Ichthyosaurs are marine reptiles that occur globally in the same rock layers as dinosaurs. Specimens with babies support the idea that they gave live birth, unlike most of today’s reptiles.
A pregnant ichthyosaur fossil named Fiona offers new information about the lifestyles of these marine predators.1 Originally discovered in 2009 and excavated in 2022 near the Tyndall Glacier in Torres Del Paine National Park, ... More...
We are all familiar with vocalizations in the animal world. For example, dogs bark, birds sing, frogs croak, and whales send forth their own distinct sounds.1 Recently, a detailed investigation has been conducted to determine sounds made by animals previously thought to be mute.
A group of zoologists led by the University of Zurich declare that, “Their study includes evidence for 53 species of four major clades o... More...