A fossil bone found in Yukon reveals that all North American bison descended from a single female that crossed into the Americas less than 200,000 years ago.
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Tyrannosaur Tracks Discovered in Wyoming Reveal Dinosaur’s Speed
Dinosaur tracks discovered in Wyoming are the first known multiple footprints that can be attributed to Tyrannosaurus rex, researchers say.
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Dinosaur Discovered With Feathers, Skin Intact ‘Looked a Lot Like an Ostrich’
A uniquely well-preserved dinosaur found in Alberta is revealing never-before-seen traits that make the animal live up to its name: “the bird mimic.”
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Hundreds of Dice, Game Pieces Found in Utah Cave Shed Light on Prehistoric Gambling
A cave on the shore of Utah’s Great Salt Lake is giving archaeologists a rare glimpse into a seldom-studied aspect of life in the ancient West — prehistoric gambling. Researchers…
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Utah Cave Full of Children’s Moccasins Sheds Light on Little-Known Ancient Culture
Archaeologists on the trail of a little-known ancient culture have found a cache of clues that may help unlock its secrets: a cave containing hundreds of children’s moccasins. The cave,…
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Spiky, Scaly New Species of Ankylosaur Discovered in New Mexico
The remains of an unusual armored dinosaur found in New Mexico may “fill the gap” in the fossil record of the lumbering, plated beasts known as ankylosaurs, paleontologists say. Its…
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