Very few species on Earth today are considered “living fossils”–species that have survived over hundreds of millions of years, remaining more or less unchanged compared to their distant ancestors.

Of all the animals ever to have roamed the planet, the iconic long-necked, long-tailed dinosaurs known as sauropods stand unrivaled. No other terrestrial creatures have come close to attaining their ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. When we think about the scope of our world’s diversity, ...

The fossils of ancient salamander-like creatures in Scotland are among the most well-preserved examples of early stem tetrapods -- some of the first animals to make the transition from water to land.

The story of two of the strangest animals on the planet just got a little stranger, thanks to clues revealed by a lone fossil specimen that scientists now say represents a long-extinct ancestor. The ...

This article aims to discuss the largest non-dinosaur land animal to ever exist. There were actually several massive non-dinosaur creatures that roamed the earth before and after the reign of the ...

Humans live in a world abundant in salt, but this everyday seasoning is a luxury for wild herbivores, and it's far from clear how these animals get enough. A new study published in Nature Ecology & ...

There are many animals that can live both on land and in water. These fascinating creatures, capable of inhabiting terrestrial and aquatic environments, represent a significant advancement in ...