The Cape lion, once a majestic predator ruling the African savannas, met a tragic end at the hands of European hunters within a mere two centuries of their arrival. But could their legacy still live on within the genes of their distant relatives, hidden in plain sight? To unravel this mystery, scientists from the University…
As visitors step back into the Peabody Museum on March 26th, they’ll be greeted by an intriguing sight: life-sized models of Pteranodon sternbergi, perched elegantly in the main lobby. These winged reptiles from the Late Cretaceous period have found a home in the entrance lobby of the newly refurbished Yale Peabody Museum. A striking feature…
Paleontologists have recently unveiled a fascinating discovery in Lourinhã, shedding light on a previously unknown species of dinosaur that once roamed the region approximately 150 million years ago. This herbivorous, bipedal creature, relatively diminutive in size, has been christened ‘Hesperonyx martinhotomasorum’. The unveiling of this remarkable find stems from the unearthing of a nearly intact,…
Seattle continues to show its affection for a classic favorite among canine companions: the golden retriever. Once again, in 2023, data from the American Kennel Club confirms that the golden retriever reigns as the city’s most beloved dog breed. This trend echoes the sentiments of the previous year, maintaining the golden retriever’s stronghold on Seattle’s…
The habitats of lowland gorillas in the Kahuzi-Biega National Park, nestled in South Kivu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, have been under the watchful eye of scientists due to the looming threat of climate change. Recent research conducted by Heinicke, in collaboration with African climate researchers, scrutinized 333 sites across Africa where various ape species…