Tag: Cretaceous
How big is the largest ammonite in the world?
Well known to collectors, ammonites are very common fossils in France. If most are only a few centimeters, the largest specimen found is almost 2 meters in diameter! You will…
Cretaceous extinction: sulfur would have participated in the disappearance of a large part of living species
About 66 million years ago, the impact of an asteroid, with the possible combined effects of strong volcanic episodes, would have led to the extinction of the majority of living…
The Cretaceous mass extinction would have been accelerated by the disruption of the sulfur cycle
About 66 million years ago, the impact of an asteroid, with the possible combined effects of strong volcanic episodes, would have led to the extinction of the majority of living…
This giant crocodile had swallowed a dinosaur before being fossilized
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Brachiosaurus: what is it?
Brachiosaurs are among the largest and heaviest animals to ever walk the Earth. The erect necks of these giant sauropods allowed them to feed on leaves at the tops of…
The surprising last meal of a giant Cretaceous crocodile
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The Life Of This Cockroach Trapped In Amber 100 Million Years Ago Was Different From Those Of Today
Dorsal (a) and ventral (b) views of H. today in amber, (c) frontal view of the head of H. today, (d) antenna, (e) 3D model of the head of H.…
100 million year old cockroach found in exceptional condition with eyes intact
Dorsal (a) and ventral (b) views of H. today in amber, (c) frontal view of the head of H. today, (d) antenna, (e) 3D model of the head of H.…
We Mammals | Case
With the disappearance of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, mammals took over land and sea. The current 5,000 species each have their own mode of placentation and morphology. From…
Paleontology: the major discoveries in 2021
For the end of the year, Futura offers you a selection of novelties that have marked the field of paleontology in 2021. Discover or rediscover the history of fossils as…