Kansas boy, 12, finds 80-million-year-old fossil
#FossilDiscovery #KansasA 12-year-old Kansas boy discovered an 80-million-year-old mosasaur fossil on a 4-H trip. He spent 30 hours cleaning the 15-foot specimen and plans to display it at the Sedgwick County Fair in July. read more
Kansas Boy, 12, Discovers 80-Million-Year-Old Fossil
#FossilDiscovery #4HA 12-year-old Kansas boy discovered an 80-million-year-old mosasaur fossil on a 4-H trip. After 30 hours of cleaning, he plans to display the 15-foot marine reptile at the Sedgwick County Fair in July. read more
New Koala Species Hidden in Museum for 100 Years
#KoalaEvolution #FossilDiscoveryA new fossil koala species, *Phascolarctos sulcomaxilliaris*, was discovered in Western Australia after being misidentified for over a century. It went extinct 28,000 years ago due to climate change. This finding reshapes koala evolutionary history and highlights conservation needs for remaining species. read more
Giant Sea Creature Jaws Found in New York Backyard
#NewYork #FossilDiscoveryA man in New York found the jaw of a giant sea creature in his backyard, mistaking teeth for baseballs. Scholars celebrate the discovery of the fossilized mastodon jaw near New York City, hoping to learn more about the Ice Age ecosystems. read more