Long before mammals dominated the land and even before the most famous dinosaurs appeared, Earth was home to a wide variety of powerful predators. While dinosaurs often get most of the attention when ...

SCIENTISTS have made a cracking discovery after uncovering mysterious impressions of reptile skin from almost 300million years ago. The fossil has left experts shocked after they were able to make ...

An 11-year-old fossil hunter helped scientists discover remains of a giant marine reptile that lived about 202 million years ago and may have been the largest sea reptile ever.

Ever wonder how saber-toothed cats and other extinct creatures behaved? Well, a team of scientists unearthed ancient footprints that offer insight into how various prehistoric animals lived as far ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For 20 years, the remains of a giant lizard that lived alongside ...

An 11-year-old girl's keen eye led to the discovery of a massive ichthyosaur jawbone fragment in Somerset, England. This find ...

For millions of years, Earth was the planet of reptiles. Giant flying reptiles controlled the skies while massive dinosaurs were kings of the land. Other prehistoric animals, however, may not have had ...

Originally from South America, the charismatic tegu made its way to the United States via the pet trade of the 1990s. But a recent discovery shows these reptiles are no strangers to the region -- ...