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Evolution Exclusive: 3-Inch Fossil Pinpoint Human-Ancient-Primate Split

The remains of a 55-million-year-old primate found in China provided new clues about the origins of the primate ancestors of humans.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013

The discovery of Archicebus achilles is an incredible find for researchers for its complete skeleton and place on the evolutionary tree.

Tiny Hyperactive Monkey Fossil Humanity's Earliest Primate Cousin, Oldest Skeleton To Date

A hyperactive "ancient monkey" the size of a mouse could be human's earliest known primate cousin. At 55 million-years-old, it's also the oldest primate skeleton to date.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013

An artist's illustration shows Rukwapithecus (front, center) and Nsungwepithecus (right).

Evolution: Fossils Pinpoint Ape and Monkey Split

Newfound species discovered point to a specific period in which monkeys and apes diverged on the evolutionary timeline.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Oldest Fossil Ear Bones Ever Found Analyzed by Researchers

Oldest ear bones ever recovered give a glimpse into human evolution

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Ice Age Bison Fossil To Be Unveiled at San Diego Natural History Museum

An Ice Age bison was discovered during highway construction in Southern California. It is the first fossilized bison ever found in the area.

Monday, May 13, 2013

Smuggled Dinosaur Returned to Mongolia: T-Rex Cousin Sent Home After NYC Ceremony

A smuggled dinosaur has finally been collected and returned to its home in Mongolia after a NYC auction house almost sold it for more than a million dollars nearly a year ago.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Dinosaur Species Discovered in Madagascar: 'Lonely Small Bandit,' History's Missing Link

A new species of 'small bandit' dinosaurs have been discovered in Madagascar that roamed the land mass when it was still connected to India. The species shortens a massive gap in fossil records.

Friday, April 19, 2013

(PHOTO: LAURENT BALLESTA/ANDROMEDE OCEANOLOGIE)

Fossils: Evolution of Fish Discovered in DNA of Coelacanth, Relative of First on Land

The DNA of an ancient fish thought to have gone extinct 70 million years ago may solve an evolution question.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Fish Fossil With Butt Fins Discovered: Solves Human Evolutionary Biology?

A prehistoric fish fossil with 'butt' fins was discovered. What will this finding tell us of vertebrae, and more specifically, human evolutionary biology?

Wednesday, April 10, 2013