Earth looked much different not just millions, but even decades and centuries ago. Many animal species that once existed are ...

Learn about Prototaxites, a bizarre group of prehistoric organisms that fall within an unknown lineage of extinct life.

Prototaxites are something of a prehistoric mystery. They were the first giant organisms on land, towering over ancient ...

Ever wonder how saber-toothed cats and other extinct creatures behaved? Well, a team of scientists unearthed ancient footprints that offer insight into how various prehistoric animals lived as far ...

When an animal moves from the endangered species list to being officially extinct, it's undeniably a sad day. The creature has gone the way of the dinosaur and the dodo, but on occasion, scientists ...

A detailed study of bones and tendons overturns assumptions about the mobility of Australia’s extinct mega kangaroos.

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Madagascar is home to some of the world’s most unique flora and fauna. And, up until about a thousand years ago, it was home to the world’s largest known bird species. Meet Madagascar’s legendary ...