Evolution Diary

If dinosaur evolution were an Austin Powers movie, T. rex would be Dr. Evil. And today scientists unveiled Mini-Me. (…)

By literally shining new light on a Chinese pterosaur fossil, researchers have found that the membranes in the creature’s wings contain a complex pattern of fibers not found in any living animal. (…)

The first fossil footprints of a landing pterosaur have been discovered, a new study says.

The tracks offer rare insight into a dinosaur-age mystery: How did these flying reptiles move? (…)

There’s no evidence of goosebumps just yet, but a remarkably preserved dinosaur reveals that the prehistoric reptile had skin like that of birds and crocodiles, a new study says. (…)

An ancient fossil crocodile coated in armadillo-like body armor was unveiled yesterday at an environmental museum in Brazil. (…)