For the first time, scientists have discovered fossilized amber in Antarctica, containing microscopic remnants of a dinosaur-era rainforest. This unprecedented find, a tiny fragment unearthed beneath the seafloor, unveils a previously unknown chapter of the continent’s history and opens exciting avenues for future research.
Hong Kong has made a groundbreaking discovery – dinosaur fossils, dating back to the Cretaceous period, have been unearthed for the first time. These fossils, belonging to a large, aged dinosaur, were found on Port Island, a remote islet within the city’s UNESCO Global Geopark. While the specific species remains unknown, experts are conducting further analysis to shed light on this prehistoric find. This discovery adds another layer to Hong Kong’s rich geological history and offers a glimpse into a time when dinosaurs roamed the Earth.
A complete fossil of an ancient relative of the great white shark, Ptychodus, has been discovered in Mexico, shedding light on a long-standing mystery in vertebrate paleontology. The fossil, which dates back to the Cretaceous period, provides new insights into the shark’s appearance, diet, and behavior.
