When we think of dinosaurs, “giant” usually comes to mind — but what about “smart”? While not known for brains as big as their bodies, some dinosaurs were surprisingly intelligent. Thanks...
Placoderms: The Armored Pioneers of Prehistoric Seas
Before sharks ruled the oceans, before dinosaurs stomped the Earth, there was a group of strange, armored fish that dominated the underwater world: placoderms.
These early...
Before sharks grew rows of jagged teeth and reputations for hunting surfboards, there was Cladoselache — a sleek, fast-swimming predator that ruled Earth’s oceans over 370 million years ago.
Cladoselache wasn’t big or terrifying by...
Soaring above ancient coastlines 85 million years ago, Pteranodon was one of the largest and most recognizable flying reptiles of the Mesozoic era. With a wingspan that rivaled a small aircraft...
Thalattosaur may not be as famous as ichthyosaurs or plesiosaurs, but these peculiar marine reptiles played a vital role in the evolution of ocean life during the Triassic period. With long,...
Among the first flying reptiles ever discovered, Dimorphodon holds a special place in the history of paleontology. With its odd mix of features — a large head, short wings, and a...
