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Scientists discovered a massive prehistoric octopus species that grew up to 62 feet long and hunted alongside dinosaurs. This "Cretaceous Kraken" is rewriting what we know about who ruled ancient seas.
A 110-million-year-old regurgitated mass stored in a Brazilian museum for decades just revealed a completely new species of filter-feeding pterosaur that scientists never expected to find in that region. The discovery shows how prehistoric meals can unlock mysteries that might otherwise remain hidden forever.
Scientists exploring a previously unstudied Texas cave found fossils covering the stream floor, revealing an unexpected mix of Ice Age animals that rewrites what we know about the region's ancient climate. The discovery offers a rare glimpse into a warmer, more forested Texas from 100,000 years ago.