Tag: Jurassic
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…
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…
The Digne ammonite slab: why such a large concentration of fossils?
Emblematic site of the Haute-Provence geological nature reserve, the Dalle aux ammonites de Digne has an impressive concentration of fossils. In what environment did these Jurassic marine animals settle? Is…