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🌍 Exciting news from the world of paleontology! New cynodont fossil discoveries are challenging our understanding of mammal evolution and shedding light on our ancient ancestors. 🦴✨ Dive into this groundbreaking study and discover how our history is being rewritten! Read more here: https://buff.ly/3BgwFgf #Paleontology #Fossils #MammalEvolution #ScienceNews #Discoveries #AncientHistory 👉 For your daily dose of positive updates, subscribe to the good news newsletter at https://buff.ly/4cK4yUh!

Abstract: This self-guiding road tour text is replete with useful knowledge and features over 100 scenic destinations scattered throughout the American Southwest, as well as most of the West, the Northwest, and Alaska. Thus, an all-inclusive travelogue and knowledge base that provides readers with useful facts and interesting details about each featured destination is listed alphabetically in the index. Written in the guise of a comprehensive encyclopedia, the reader decides on preferred scenic places to visit. This literary account of featured scenic places denotes a veritable traveler’s guide that explains all the essentials straightforwardly. The methodology of the text also presents subject matter that focuses on geology, natural and human history, including contact information, driving directions, and geographic particulars. Where applicable, supplemental details for select destinations are also included. For example, hiking trails, germane topics such as archaeoastronomy, paleontology, and ethnobotany, as well as lionized movies filmed in some locations such as Monument Valley. An added convenience for the reader is how each destination's presentation entails the most essential to more detailed particulars. <<<>>>

What nice teeth you have! Despite being profoundly different in size, these two partial lower jaws (shown at the same scale) come from closely related animals that lived at approximately the same time. The tooth in the upper panel is identified as Protolabis whereas the jaw in the lower panel is Australocamelus, both of which are fossil camels. The dramatic differences between these two specimens highlights how animals living within the same ecosystem can evolve into drastically different morphologies in order to fill different niches and avoid competition. These fossils, along with many others, were discovered in ~15-million-year-old sediments by the Bargas paleontology team during surveys of BLM lands near Santa Fe, New Mexico. Note: Protolabis and Australocamelus should be italicized, but LinkedIn and Instagram are anti-typography. 🤳: Joseph (Joe) El Adli #TeamBargas #Paleontology #Camels #Fossils #FossilFriday

🔎 Even after hundreds of years, experts are still uncovering more insights into species of the past.  🐊 Fossilized remains of a gigantic jawbone found on a Somerset beach in the UK belong to a new species of ichthyosaur, a marine reptile estimated to be over 25 meters long.  🌊 Justin and Ruby Reynolds discovered the fossil in 2020 while they were fossil hunting at Blue Anchor Beach.  🦴 They recognized the fossil as significant and contacted leading ichthyosaur expert Dr. Dean Lomax, who connected with another fossil collector who had found a similar jawbone back in 2016.  ✅ After further excavation, it was clear that the additional bone fragments fit perfectly with the initial find; a new genus and species named Ichthyotitan severnensis was born.  🕑 These bones date back 202 million years to the end of the Triassic Period. They represent the final chapter of ichthyosaurs before the Late Triassic mass extinction. 👉 Follow along this week to learn more about a career in Paleontology and what it entails! #successinscience ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #sciencenews #STEMnews #STEM #science #fossils #paleontology #discovery #reptiles #stemcareer #paleontologist  #sciencedaily

The ongoing excavation of the fossilized crocodile, Borealosuchus wilsoni, within the green river formation has been truly captivating. Over the past three thousand hours of meticulous uncovering, a remarkable narrative has unfolded before our eyes. Evidence of predation marks scattered across the head and body of the crocodile paints a vivid picture of a fierce attack. However, the story doesn't end there. In a surprising turn, we stumbled upon acid-etched bone fragments nestled within its abdomen, unmistakably belonging to a Trionyx Freshwater turtle. It appears that prior to its demise, this specimen spent some time reclining on a beach, as indicated by the discovery of sand and foliage within its belly. The unveiling of such unprecedented findings within the ecosystem of the green river formation fills us with anticipation for the scientific insights yet to come. With completion merely months away, we toast to the exciting new discoveries awaiting us in the realm of paleontology. This is the essence of our passion for what we do. #lizard #crocodile #crocodilian #crocodiles #crocodilehunter #paleontology #paleontological #moretocome #wy #greenriverformation ##naturalhistory #evolution #geologist #fossil #formation #focus #fossilpreparation #reptile ##mindblown #mega

#Paleontology | 𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 | A team led by Dr. Marcelo R. Sanchez-Villagra from the University of Zurich, has made a pivotal discovery in the field of paleontology. They unearthed a partial skeleton of a sea cow from the Early to Middle Miocene Agua Clara Formation near Coro, Venezuela, providing rare insight into the complex predator-prey relationships of that era. Discovered by a local farmer, the fossils were found in an unusual location and in excellent preservation. The excavation, which required several visits due to the skeleton's size and substantial sediment, revealed clear signs of predation. This discovery offers one of the few records of multiple predators feeding on the same prey, allowing scientists to glean valuable insights into ancient marine ecosystems and predator-prey dynamics. This research marks a significant advancement in our understanding of ancient marine behavior and interactions. 👉 Learn more >> https://lnkd.in/grvTSpwp 👉 Original publication >> https://lnkd.in/gsVcpm4u 🇨🇭 Follow #ScienceSwitzerland for the latest news and emerging trends on Swiss science, technology, education, and innovation >> swissinnovation.org Follow us >> Science-Switzerland #Science | #Education | #Research | #Innovation

Exciting Discovery in the Green River Formation: Unveiling a New Bird Fossil In an extraordinary development in paleontology, In Stone Fossils, in collaboration with renowned Rick Hebden, has made a groundbreaking discovery in Wyoming's Green River Formation. This thrilling find took place during an epic tour, which included neuroscientists and other esteemed guests, marking a momentous occasion in the field. As the group meticulously split rock layers within the Green River Formation, anticipation was high. Then, with one decisive crack, a remarkable bird fossil was revealed. The team, with their expert eyes, instantly recognized the significance of this find—a bird fossil of an unknown species, presumably a mousebird. The excitement was palpable as they realized the potential impact of this discovery on future studies and our understanding of avian evolution. This newly unearthed fossil is more than just a rare find; it is a testament to the fruitful collaboration between private paleontology enthusiasts and academic scholars. Such partnerships are proving to yield some of the best results, driving success in the ongoing exploration of the Green River Formation. The specimen's significance is such that it is set to be retained at the state level, ensuring its availability for future research and study. The entire team is brimming with excitement over this specimen, which promises to unlock new insights and advance our knowledge in paleontology. This discovery is a beacon of what can be achieved when passion, expertise, and collaboration converge. The Green River Formation has once again proven to be a treasure trove of prehistoric life, and we eagerly anticipate the new avenues of research this find will inspire. @wyogeosurvey #fossil #fossils #explore #wy #thatswy #kemmerer #kemmererwyoming #eocene #discovered #interesting #focus #dream #museum #PaleontologyExperience #PaleoTourism #FossilExcursion #DiggingForFossils #PrehistoricJourney #FossilHunting #prehistoric #bird #amazing

I'm excited to share a glimpse into the process of preparing smear slides for calcareous nannofossils. These microscopic fossils, composed of calcium carbonate, provide invaluable insights into ancient marine environments and climate conditions. The preparation process involves: 1. Spreading a thin layer of the sample onto a glass slide. 2. Drying the sample at 50°C—this controlled drying method ensures that the delicate structures of the nannofossils are preserved for clear observation under the microscope. 3. Optional staining to highlight key features. Accurate sample preparation is critical in paleontology, where every detail helps unlock the history stored in these fossils. If you're working with microscopic fossils, perfecting your smear slide technique is a must! #Micropaleontology #CalcareousNannofossils #SmearSlide #SamplePreparation #LabSkills #Paleoclimate #Research

Here's a the new illustration I worked on for the upcoming edition of Vertebrate Paleontology by Mike Benton. This is Helicoprion davisii using its tooth whorl to remove a nautiloid from its shell. The image is an updated version of a figure in my 2015 pub in The Journal of Morphology (https://lnkd.in/ezfn2eKy), without the force vectors!

Pacific Paleontology was recently called out to one of our paleo mitigation contract sites with the message that "bones have been found"!!  We excitedly arrived only to find this!  Neither paleontological nor archeological these bones, which were inadvertently moved from their original positions by the construction crew, are from a modern (Recent) Mule deer, Odocoileus hemionus and so not of historical importance for our team.  #paleontology, #SantaCruz, #santacruzcounty, #Monterey, #montereycounty, #paleontology, #mitigationpaleontology, #fossil, #pacificpaleontology, @pacificpaleontology, #Constructionsite, #fossilhunting, #archeology, #bones,