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Dinosaur fossil reveals preserved skin

July 16th, 2009 · 1 Comment

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. (…)

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Rabbit-Size Elephant Ancestor Found — Oldest Known

June 26th, 2009 · 1 Comment

After the dinosaurs perished, life on Earth didn’t take long to bounce back, a new study suggests. (…)

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New Fossil Links Humans, Lemurs? Pic and Video

May 25th, 2009 · 1 Comment

The beautifully preserved remains of a 47-million-year-old, lemur-like creature have been unveiled in the US. (…)

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Ancestor of T rex found in China

April 25th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Fossils found in China may give clues to the evolution of Tyrannosaurus rex. (…)

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‘Missing link’ fossil seal walked

April 25th, 2009 · 1 Comment

‘Missing link’ fossil seal walked

It may look like a cross between a seal and an otter; but an Arctic fossil could, scientists say, hold the secret of seal evolution in its feet. (…)

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