Researchers have uncovered the evolutionary story of squid and cuttlefish, revealing their origins in the deep ocean more than 100 million years ago. These decapodiform cephalopods weathered the Cretaceous-Paleogene mass extinction event 66 million years ago by retreating to oxygen-rich deep-sea pockets. As ecosystems rebounded, they rapidly diversified into shallow coastal waters, claiming dominance in ...
Northeastern Mexico – Scientists recently identified a powerful new mosasaur species from a fossil skull unearthed more than two decades ago in the ancient marine deposits of the Méndez Formation. The creature, named Prognathodon cipactli, measured around six meters long and ruled the Late Cretaceous seas approximately 70 million years ago. This apex predator shared ...
Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda — Conservationists marked a pivotal moment in March 2026 when southern white rhinos stepped into the wild expanse of this remote northern park for the first time since 1983. The Uganda Wildlife Authority translocated the initial pair from Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, followed swiftly by two more, as part of a ...
KwaZulu-Natal – Media reports have spotlighted a provincial proposal to remove up to 1,050 elephants from reserves through translocation or culling. The Democratic Alliance responded swiftly by submitting parliamentary questions to the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs. This move underscores tensions between wildlife management needs and demands for rigorous oversight. Elephant Numbers ...
Northern Alaska – Ancient bluffs along the Colville River hold clues to one of prehistory’s enduring puzzles. Researchers uncovered hundreds of tiny bones and teeth from baby dinosaurs in a rock formation dating back 70 million years. These finds indicate that polar dinosaurs not only survived but reproduced in the far north, challenging long-held views ...
Long before towering ice sheets blanketed Antarctica, the continent teemed with life under a balmier sky. Fossils preserved in remote mountain ranges and coastal outcrops reveal a landscape of dense forests and roaming dinosaurs during the Mesozoic Era. Scientists have pieced together this vivid prehistoric tableau from pollen grains, leaf imprints, and bone fragments, offering ...
India has long balanced rapid development with the urgent need to protect its rich biodiversity. Efforts to conserve wildlife have yielded impressive results in recent years, particularly for species like the Asiatic lion. These initiatives highlight a commitment to safeguarding ecosystems from the Gir forests to the arid expanses of Kutch. The Asiatic Lion’s Remarkable ...
Alaska – Long before permafrost gripped the North Slope, a vibrant ecosystem thrived under the midnight sun. Dinosaurs roamed lush polar forests during the Late Cretaceous, around 70 million years ago. Researchers have turned to an unlikely source – fossilized feces – to uncover how these creatures endured months of darkness and scarce vegetation. Dinosaurs ...
Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park celebrated a quiet yet profound moment on March 29, 2026, as Mukhi, the nation’s first cheetah born on home soil, marked her third birthday. This feisty feline, offspring of a Namibian mother, has grown from a frail survivor into a testament to dedicated conservation efforts. Her journey underscores the progress ...
Victoria, Australia – Paleontologists uncovered 24 dinosaur footprints in a coastal rock formation, offering fresh evidence that large carnivorous dinosaurs roamed polar landscapes during the Early Cretaceous period. The tracks, preserved in floodplains from 120 to 128 million years ago, emerged from a site once positioned near the South Pole when Australia formed part of ...
