Colossal Octopus Fossils Reveal Real-Life Kraken
#Paleontology #AncientOctopusResearchers discovered fossil jaws of colossal octopuses from the late Cretaceous, up to 60 feet long, using innovative 3D reconstruction. These apex predators rivaled mosasaurs and sharks, with signs of intelligence and a preference for crushing hard-shelled prey. read more
#Paleontology #Evolution
A tiny fossil of Purgatorius, an early primate ancestor, was found in Colorado. This 66-million-year-old discovery suggests these creatures spread south after the dinosaurs' extinction, filling a key geographical gap in primate evolution. read more