Mystery solved: Odd, giraffe-necked reptile lived in water
Researchers may have finally solved the mystery of where Tanystropheus, a bizarre reptile with a giraffe-like neck that lived 242 million years ago, lived.
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Museum fossils reveal new dolphin-ish reptile
Scientists have identified a new species of tuna-shaped reptiles called ichthyosaurs, one called Hauffiopteryx altera.
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Mystery egg likely belonged to giant sea reptile, scientists say
The football-like fossil has puzzled scientists since it was found in Antarctica almost a decade ago.
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Ancient crocs walked on two legs the size of ours
Fossil footprints in what is now South Korea are evidence that some species of ancient crocodiles walked on two feet.
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Ancient reptile had tough tooth enamel like a mammal
A reptile from the Late Cretaceous had unusual tooth enamel, report researchers. "Priosphenodon has the strangest teeth I have personally ever seen."
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Ancient reptile had tough tooth enamel like a mammal
A reptile from the Late Cretaceous had unusual tooth enamel, report researchers. "Priosphenodon has the strangest teeth I have personally ever seen."
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Elaphrosaur: Rare dinosaur identified in Australia
The elaphrosaur roamed Australia 110 million years ago and was related to the Tyrannosaurus Rex.
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Why do snakes produce venom? Not for self-defence, study shows
Relax, snakes aren't out to get you.
March 23, 2020 • ~6 min
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Wales a haven for wildlife - but for how long?
It is one of Europe's "best wildlife secrets" and home to unique and unusual species.
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Sniffing out lizard poop could offer a way to save them
When combined with DNA identification, dogs trained to sniff out the scat of endangered lizards could offer a new noninvasive way to protect them.
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