Articles related to "Cretaceous"

Learn Early Cretaceous dinosaur fun facts about Baryonyx, Ruyang Yellow River Dinosaur, Stegosaurus, Yangchuanosaurus, then visit animatronic dinosaurs at Brookfield Zoo.

Although it's not the biggest event, the mysteriousness of the Cretaceous-Tertiary (K/T) extinction gets the most attention from the public, media and even scientists.

Learn Mid to Late Cretaceous dinosaur facts about Deinonychus, Parasaurolophus, Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex, and visit Chicago Brookfield Zoo's animatronic dinosaurs.

A Paleontologist husband and wife team recently discovered what seems to be a new type of anklyosaur, shedding light on the evolution of nature's army tank.

Here is some basic information about the "tyrant lizard king:" facts, myths and speculation.

Triceratops, or "three-horned face," was an enormous herbivore that lived during the late Cretaceous Period, and died out 65 million years ago.

The Qiaowanlong kangxii, a brachiosaur roughly 40 feet long, is believed to have lived in Asia in the Early Cretaceous period.

The Royal Tyrrell Museum is a favourite place for dinosaur lovers of all ages. It is an easy drive of about 90 minutes from Calgary.

Its brain was the size and shape of a banana, but it had arrow-tipped teeth, a bottomless-pit appetite for meat, powerful jaws and eight tons of driving weight behind it.

A mining railroad opened caves that are changing our knowledge of human roots and evolution.

Understanding the landforms under one's feet adds greatly to the experience of touring the New Forest.

Taking a brief look at how the famous soils of the Champagne region were formed by going back in time to the cretaceous beginnings of this celebrated terroir.

Closely related in atomic structure to the common metals iron, cobalt and nickel are a group of six others, which are among the rarest.

Rebounding from a mass extinction, the Triassic period saw the rise of reptiles and dinosaurs, the splitting of a continent, and the appearance of the first mammals.

The Median Tectonic Line (MTL) is a major constructional fault in Japan, running from Kyushu to Kanto. How to put it in a museum?

Three dinosaur skeletons discovered this year in Queensland, Australia, are completely new, bigger and more terrifying than Velociraptor, their discoverers claim.

30 million-year old fossils of monotremes, previously believed to be a Cretaceous platypus, have been shown to be closely related to present day ground-dwelling echidnas

Paleontologists have identified several mass extinctions through geologic time. Understanding these major events may provide insight into today's biodiversity crisis.

In the heart of Canada's Badlands lies the Royal Tyrell Museum of Paleontology, housing a phenomenal collection of fossils from Canada and all over the world.

Parents and kids can get a sneak preview of the upcoming Brookfield Zoo exhibit Dinosaurs Alive! by visiting life-sized animated dinosaurs at Westfield Shopping Centers.

A newly discovered alvarezsaur from near Red Deer, Alberta, Canada provides insight into dinosaur evolution and biogeography.

Cal Orck'o is a fabulous repository of dinosaur footprints located in the centre of Bolivia, just a 20-minute ride from the colonial city of Sucre.

In the 3.5-billion-year history of life, there have been many relatively sudden reductions in species, five of which are considered major.

Learn Jurassic dinosaur fun facts about Allosaurus, Apatosaurus, Dilophosaurus, Metriacanthosaurus, and Omeisaurus, then visit animatronic dinosaurs at Brookfield Zoo.

Tanzania has been hauled up and indicted by conservationists for its plan to develop deep sea port Mwambani, endangering prehistoric fish Coelacanth.

There are many species and colors of orchid flowers; orchids are native to many habitats of the world including tropical rain forest, seashore and mountain landscapes.

To truly begin to understand paleontology, it is first important to have a good grasp on the basic geological timeline in which all life has existed.

Along with all the archeological questions of why or how Stonehenge exists is the geological question of where the rocks came from.

The organic garden gives families a place to learn about life cycles of plants and animals using hands-on activities.

Recently, paleontologists came to the realization that perhaps one-third of "discovered" dinosaur species are simply younger or older versions of other dinosaurs.

95 miles of coastline in Southern England provide a window into 185 million years of history. It is rich in geology, fossils and breathtaking scenery.

Although scientists know the extinction event that marked the end of the Permian was the largest in magnitude, there is general disagreement regarding its causes.

Wasp stings cause pain and discomfort. Here's what a wasp sting looks like, how a wasp sting works, and why it's so uncomfortable

Although only 10, Ben Mohler has already participated in three fossil digs and is the youngest volunteer at the Arizona Museum of Natural History.

Families visiting Illinois and looking for fun children's activities in Chicago can see animatronic dinosaur robots at the Brookfield Zoo Dinosaurs Alive! exhibit.

Japan is known for beautiful strato-volcanoes and large caldera volcanoes. These are recent additions to a geological base of ocean-derived rocks and sediments.

The discovery by paleontologists shows that humans existed in Europe long before previously believed, and the evolutionary path of mankind is becoming clear.

PBS Kids Dinosaur Train educational TV show uses prehistoric creatures in teaching children science, teaching the scientific method, teaching critical thinking skills

Crocodilians are "living fossils" in the sense that they are the only remaining reptiles of the same lineage from which the dinosaurs and birds descended.

The species of modern reptiles are but mere shadows representing the shattered remains of what was once the grandest collection of animals on the planet.

Casa del Caballo Blanco is an eco lodge that supports a bird rehabilitation and release program in Belize. Green travel packages and tours add to an interesting vacation.

Some teenagers aren't excited about a trip to Disney World. However, there are many exciting attractions for teens at the Animal Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Evidence that the planet is going through a significant period of climate change and global warming is clear cut. Politicians do not need to embelish the the truth.

Science fiction and fatasy author Michael Swanwick talks about writing flash fiction, Croatia, and what's coming next.