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Tiny Ancient Shark Species Discovered In Mammoth Cave
Deep within Mammoth Cave, the world’s longest cave system, paleontologists have uncovered the remains of a never-before-seen species of ancient shark. Named Clavusodens mcginnisi, or McGinnis’ nail tooth,
Another new shark species discovered inside Mammoth Cave fossil bed
An ongoing Paleontological Resource Inventory discovered the new species, called Clavusodens mcginnisi, while collecting fossil teeth deep inside a formation with the cave system.
New Shark Species Identified At Mammoth Cave National Park
A new species of shark has been discovered a Mammoth Cave National Park, where fossil records have revealed more than 70 species of shark that swam in the ocean when this part of present-day Kentucky was under water about 340 million years ago.
Fossils of chipmunk shark, an ancient species with an adorable name, found in Mammoth Cave
Paleontologists at Mammoth Cave National Park have unearthed an ancient shark species previously unknown to science.
New 340-Million-Year-Old “Chipmunk Shark” Species Discovered In Mammoth Cave National Park
What kind of creatures were kicking about in the oceans 340 million years ago? We’ve now got a slightly clearer picture thanks to the discovery of a small but mighty ancient shark species found fossilized in the depths of the world’s longest cave system,
A Day In The Park: Mammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky celebrates the world’s longest known cave system at over 426 miles (686 km), home to unique wildlife (eyeless fish and transparent cave shrimp), unique history (saltpetre mining and TB huts),
World's longest cave reveals tiny 'Chipmunk Shark' species with iron nail-like teeth
Clavusodens mcginnisi, or McGinnis's nail-tooth, was found fossilized in Mammoth Cave, the world's longest cave system. The fossilized teeth were discovered in the Ste. Genevieve Formation, a layer of limestone and shale formed on the floor of warm ocean reefs during the Middle Mississippian geological period.
‘Chipmunk shark’ lurked 340 million years ago. Its teeth were just found in Kentucky
A shark no larger than a human hand that stalked the ancient sea floor 340 million years ago has been dubbed the “chipmunk shark” by researchers who found its fossils in Kentucky.
Ancient tiny shark species discovered at Mammoth Cave National Park
A tiny shark species dating back hundreds of millions of years has been identified at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, the National Park Service announced Monday.
340-million-year-old 'nail tooth' shark found deep inside Mammoth Cave in Kentucky
Scientists have found ancient nail tooth shark fossils deep inside Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, revealing new information about a mysterious group of extinct predators.
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New ancient shark species discovered in Kentucky cave; Here's what it looked like
A new-to-science species of ancient shark was recently discovered in Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. The small shark named Clavusodens mcginnisi, or “McGinnis’ nail tooth,” is a new ...
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Ace Coffee supports national park staff members
Cline sits on the Cave City City Commission as well as owns Ace Coffee and The Dive, along with having a long family history ...
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Portion of Flint Ridge Road to be closed on March 11
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - On March 11, Mammoth Cave National Park will temporarily close a portion of Flint Ridge Road from ...