Articles for author: Sameen David

Sameen David

Softshell turtles in Miocene Poland: a “tropical” surprise in the north

Miocene Poland’s Tropical Surprise: Softshell Turtle Fossils Reveal Far-Northern Reach

Southern Poland – Paleontologists recently identified the first confirmed fossils of softshell turtles from the Middle Miocene, around 12 million years ago. These remains, unearthed near Kielce, point to environments warm enough for tropical species even as global temperatures cooled. The discovery challenges assumptions about ancient distributions and highlights the role of ancient seas in ...

8 Amazing Discoveries That Show Dinosaurs Were Surprisingly Social

8 Amazing Discoveries That Show Dinosaurs Were Surprisingly Social

You probably grew up picturing dinosaurs as lone monsters stomping through empty landscapes, roaring at anything that moved. But when you look at what paleontologists have actually dug up in the last few decades, a very different picture appears. You start seeing crowds, families, even something that looks eerily close to friendship and teamwork written ...