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Researchers in Costa Rica have discovered fossils from a mastodon and giant sloth that roamed the land up to 40,000 years ago, marking the country's biggest paleontological find in decades. The 49 bone pieces were found by accident and will soon be displayed for the public to marvel at.
Researchers in Costa Rica uncovered 49 fossil pieces from a mastodon relative and an elephant-sized ground sloth that roamed the region up to 40,000 years ago. The rare discovery will anchor a new paleontology exhibit, adding prehistoric wonder to a country famous for its living wildlife.
Workers in Costa Rica accidentally discovered fossils from a mastodon and giant sloth that roamed Central America up to 40,000 years ago. It's the country's biggest paleontological find in decades, offering a rare glimpse into prehistoric life. #
Scientists discovered fossil evidence of 13-foot pythons that roamed Taiwan nearly half a million years ago, revealing a dramatically different ancient ecosystem. The find marks the first confirmed python fossil on the island, where no such giant snakes exist today.
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For nearly a century, paleontologists thought ancient elephants with bizarre shovel-shaped jaws scooped up water plants. New research reveals these prehistoric giants were actually forest dwellers that used their unusual tusks like Swiss Army knives.
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Giant kangaroos that roamed Australia 40,000 years ago weighed as much as a grand piano, yet new research reveals they could still bounce across the landscape. Their secret was super-thick ankle tendons and reinforced foot bones that made the impossible possible.