Tag: paleontology
Discovery of exceptional fossils in Australia that shed light on the ecosystems of the past
Most of the fossils come from vertebrates. The recent discovery in Australia of plant, insect and fragile tissue fossils is therefore exceptional and allows us to understand biotic relationships in…
When sharks devoured each other
The identity, as well as the ecology of extinct sharks, is mainly deduced from the shape of their teeth present in the fossil record. If traces of predation by these…
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…
Top 34 representations of dinosaurs
Through this gallery, discover the fascinating world of dinosaurs, these diverse and varied animals, large and small, which dominated the planet for 170 million years, and which tragically disappeared 65…
A mathematical model to explain the coiling of mollusc shells
What do a snail shell, climbing vines and ram’s horns have in common? All of these biological structures have a spiral shape. To understand the formation of this geometry, a…
A mammoth tusk discovered at 3,000 meters deep
During an underwater exploration off the coast of California, oceanographers discovered a mammoth tusk dating back more than 100,000 years. Its preservation, away from light and at low temperatures, will…
The disappearance of large herbivores has encouraged fires
Specific richness of late Quaternary herbivores. Pre: before the extinction period, post: after the extinction period. Yellow: grazers, blue: herbivores foraging on trees and bushes, green: diet intermediate between the…