Monthly Archives: April 2009
Happy (Belated) Velociraptor Awareness Day
* Velociraptor Mongoliensis picture courtesy of John Conway (http://jconway.co.uk) Not sure what we’re supposed to be “aware” of, but whatever, here are some fun Velociraptor links for your amusement: How Long Could You Survive Chained to a Bunk Bed with … Continue reading
Filed under Archosaurs
Sea Scorpions: First Tool Users EVER! (Sort Of)
In news underwhelming for some but practically brain-orgasmic for others, (okay, probably just me) geologists in the US have come up with a possible explanation for the peculiar trace fossils found in some Cambrian intertidal sandstones of North America. These … Continue reading
Filed under Fossils, Science, Sea Creatures
Take Heed: TUNA.
A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences last week has shown that in the world of prehistoric fishes, if you were large and had a habit of biting things in an overzealous manner, chances … Continue reading
Filed under Fossils, Science, Sea Creatures
