The Denver Museum of Nature & Science gears up for the debut of “The World’s Largest Dinosaurs,” a captivating temporary exhibition centered on sauropods, the colossal herbivorous dinosaurs that dominated prehistoric landscapes. Opening to the public on March 20, 2026, and running through September 7, the show delves into the extraordinary anatomy and biology of ...
The Wildlife Society, representing over 11,000 wildlife professionals, has publicly released a comprehensive binder of comments opposing four proposed revisions to Endangered Species Act regulations. Submitted in December 2025, these responses from the society’s headquarters and various chapters highlight dangers to scientific integrity and conservation amid agency resource strains. The release on March 17, 2026, ...
Panama – Conservationists marked a pivotal moment in amphibian recovery efforts late last year when they released captive-bred Panamanian golden frogs into forested enclosures. The species, a cherished national symbol, vanished from the wild in 2009 after chytrid fungus decimated populations across Central America. This experimental reintroduction tested the frogs’ resilience against ongoing threats while ...
Jordan – Researchers uncovered a fossilized tooth within amber deposits from the region, transporting scientists back to the Early Cretaceous period around 140 million years ago. This specimen belongs to a carnivorous theropod dinosaur, a group known for its predatory prowess. The find underscores the untapped potential of Jordan’s fossil sites in revealing ancient life ...
Australia – Researchers have uncovered evidence that massive prehistoric kangaroos, some weighing more than 250 kilograms, possessed the anatomical adaptations needed to hop. This discovery challenges decades-old assumptions derived from scaling modern species. The findings, drawn from detailed analysis of fossil hindlimbs, suggest these Ice Age giants could execute short bursts of hopping despite their ...
Panama – Deep within the sediments of Lake La Yeguada lie clues to a wilder past, where towering herbivores shaped lush forests and open grasslands. A recent study revealed three sharp declines in these megafauna populations around 13,600, 10,000, and 8,400 years ago, each followed by partial recoveries.[1][2] These events triggered lasting changes in vegetation, ...
Canada’s Yukon – Researchers extracted ancient DNA from permafrost sediments to uncover how Ice Age megafauna navigated a devastating volcanic event around 29,000 years ago. Mammoths, bison, and horses not only survived the massive ashfall but also preserved their genetic diversity in the aftermath. This finding challenges assumptions about the fragility of prehistoric ecosystems under ...
Alaska – Two imposing vertebrae discovered in the 1950s near Dome Creek had long anchored beliefs about woolly mammoth presence in the region. Labeled as mammoth fossils for over seven decades, these specimens recently underwent rigorous scientific scrutiny. Radiocarbon dating, isotopic studies, and DNA testing revealed them to belong to a common minke whale and ...
Antarctica – Researchers stumbled upon dozens of previously unknown emperor penguin molting grounds while analyzing satellite images of the continent’s icy coasts. These sites, essential for the birds’ annual feather replacement, now face severe risks from rapidly diminishing sea ice. The findings, drawn from years of remote sensing data, paint a troubling picture for a ...
Rio de Janeiro – In the heart of the world’s largest urban forest, ariel toucans have staged a remarkable comeback. Reintroduced over 50 years ago to Tijuca National Park after local extinction in the 1960s, these vibrant birds now play a pivotal role in ecosystem recovery. A recent study highlights their renewed interactions with native ...
