Articles for author: Sameen David

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Asiatic lion cub recovers at Ranchi zoo

Ranchi Zoo’s Four-Month-Old Asiatic Lion Cub Stages Inspiring Recovery

Ranchi – A tiny female Asiatic lion cub has brought waves of relief and excitement to Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park after overcoming a life-threatening illness. Born in late November last year, the cub faced a critical health crisis just 10 days into her life, prompting immediate separation from her mother. Thanks to round-the-clock care from ...

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Ancient plesiosaur was taken out by an even bigger predatory fish

Giant Fish Tooth Lodged in Plesiosaur Neck Uncovers Fatal Cretaceous Clash

Alabama – A fossil from the Mooreville Chalk formations revealed a startling snapshot of prehistoric violence between two top marine predators. Researchers found a massive broken tooth embedded in the neck vertebra of a four-meter-long Polycotylus plesiosaur, marking the first direct evidence of such an attack. The injury showed no signs of healing, indicating it ...

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Apex Hunter of Ancient Oceans

Prognathodon cipactli: Unearthing Mexico’s Giant Mosasaur Predator

Northeastern Mexico – Paleontologists have unveiled a remarkable find from the late Cretaceous period: a massive mosasaur species known as Prognathodon cipactli. This six-meter-long creature dominated ancient seas around 70 million years ago. The discovery, based on well-preserved fossils, sheds new light on the fierce marine life that thrived in the region just before the ...

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Now, phones are banned in most national parks in India

Silence in the Wild: Phone Bans Reshape Safaris in India’s National Parks

India – Major national parks across the country rolled out strict mobile phone bans during safari drives in early 2026, aiming to curb disturbances that threatened both wildlife and visitor safety. The measures followed Supreme Court guidelines issued in November 2025, addressing how smartphone use fueled overcrowding and noise in protected areas. Officials noted that ...

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Sahee's High-Stakes Health Examination

Vital Fertility Check Brings New Hope for Endangered Asiatic Lions

Broxbourne, Hertfordshire – A nine-year-old Asiatic lion named Sahee captured attention at Hertfordshire Zoo when he underwent a specialized medical procedure last December. The effort focused on assessing his reproductive health as part of broader conservation initiatives. Zoo officials emphasized the examination’s role in supporting an international breeding program for the vulnerable species. Sahee’s High-Stakes ...

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Scientists uncover the secret behind perfectly 3D preserved 'sea reptile' fossils

Microbes Reveal Secret to Stunning 3D Preservation of Ancient Sea Reptiles

Germany’s Posidonia Shale – Researchers at Curtin University unraveled a paleontological enigma surrounding the exceptional three-dimensional fossils of ichthyosaurs from this Jurassic site. A 183-million-year-old specimen, encased in a carbonate concretion, showcased bones filled with minerals that hinted at complex processes beyond simple oxygen deprivation. The discovery highlighted the role of microscopic life in transforming ...

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A Windfall from Compact Rock Faces

91 New Cambrian Wonders Unearthed in Chinese Quarry After Ancient Die-Off

Hunan Province, China – Paleontologists extracted over 50,000 fossils from a single limestone quarry in Huayuan County, exposing 91 species unknown to science from 512 million years ago. These specimens, collectively termed the Huayuan biota, captured a vibrant underwater world just after the Sinsk event wiped out nearly half of early marine life. The finds ...

Unveiling the Mysterious Origins of North America's First Dinosaurs

Unveiling the Mysterious Origins of North America’s First Dinosaurs

Few chapters in natural history feel as genuinely thrilling as the story . We’re talking about creatures that walked a world almost unrecognizable to modern eyes, across a supercontinent still finding its shape, millions of years before anything resembling a human ever drew breath. The mysteries buried in ancient rock formations have captivated scientists, adventurers, ...

The Dawn of Mammals: How They Survived the Dinosaur Age

The Dawn of Mammals: How They Survived the Dinosaur Age

Picture a world ruled entirely by towering giants. Teeth like steak knives. Footsteps that shook the ground. For well over 150 million years, dinosaurs dominated nearly every corner of the planet, and somewhere beneath their thunderous reign, something small and warm-blooded was quietly enduring. Something furry. Something patient. You might assume mammals only rose to ...