Posted by ChiefJack Hawk on Wednesday, June 8, 2011,
It was announced on June 8 in the scientific journal Geology that paleontologists examining rock samples from a 2007 dig on the Alaska-Yukon border have found microorganisms dating back over 700 million years ago. The tiny animals, called Characodictyons, are only 20 microns in length, about one-fifth the width of a human hair, but they are extremely complex-looking thanks to a surprising trait. They are covered with their own mineral coating that features spikes and toothlike protuberances... Continue reading ...
Extinct Marsupial Fossils Found In Outback
Posted by ChiefJack Hawk on Friday, July 16, 2010,
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Paleontology
After thoroughly studying the site for several years, paleontologists in Australia revealed yesterday that they have found a large cave in the Outback filled with a rare find. Fossilized remains, many of them complete skeletons of 15-million-year old marsupials known as Nimbadons, were recovered. Nimbadons were a sheep-sized animal with many features similar to wombats, such as large claws most likely used to climb trees. The highlight of the fossil find was that quite a few of them showed... Continue reading ...