A fossil once hailed as evidence of a unique mosasaur species, Xenodens calminechari, may be a forgery, a new study claims.

Scientists have long puzzled over how pterosaurs became the first vertebrates to master flight. Some pterosaur species, such ...

Evolution has resulted in the development of both herbivores and carnivores—but how? What type of food did extinct ...

Evolution has resulted in the development of both herbivores and carnivores—but how? What type of food did extinct vertebrates eat? And how can we gain insight into the diets of these creatures?

A new study of modern reptiles will improve our ability to identify the diets of ancient animals, including dinosaurs.

Predators at the top of a marine food chain 130 million years ago ruled with more power than any modern species, McGill research into a marine ecosystem from the Cretaceous period revealed.

They say reptiles have long been overlooked in conservation, because they are seen as less charismatic than "furry and feathery" creatures. So far, 31 species have gone extinct. The study ...

22, 2024 — A new study reveals that tarantulas are often on friendly terms with amphibians, reptiles, and even army ants, which are known to feed on spiders. The researchers suggest that the ...

Some pterosaurs were as large as a fighter jet, and others as small as a paper airplane. Now researchers finally know how they managed to fly.

Calcium and strontium isotopes in bones and teeth of present-day reptiles provide reference data for the reconstruction of feeding habits of fossil species Evolution has resulted in the ...