Paleontologists have identified a new ancient reptile from the Solnhofen limestone slabs, thanks to a chance discovery. A ...

The collapse of tropical forests during Earth's most catastrophic extinction event was the primary cause of the prolonged ...

Most foraminiferan species reside on the seafloor, but paleontologists are particularly interested in planktonic species, ...

Paleontologist and Geologist Dr. Ken Lacovara joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about fossils. Can we ...

A groundbreaking study suggests that the famous Cambrian explosion—the dramatic burst of diverse animal life—might have actually started millions of years earlier than we thought. By analyzing ancient ...

Books Received Published: 06 June 1912 A Guide to the Fossil Invertebrate Animals in the Department of Geology and Palaeontology in the British Museum (Natural History), Cromwell Road, London, SW ...