The creature could lay eggs on land, unlike amphibians. It was part of a large group known as “amniotes,” which would evolve ...

Scientists in Australia have identified the oldest known fossil footprints of a reptile-like animal, dated to around 350 ...

The origin of reptiles on Earth has been shown to be up to 40 million years earlier than previously thought -- thanks to evidence discovered at an Australian fossil site that represents a critical ...

The emergence of four-legged animals known as tetrapods was a key step in the evolution of many species today – including humans.

In other words, the appearance of reptiles—and by extension, the evolutionary branch that leads to humankind—gets pushed back ...

Welcome ancient survivors! These creatures have remained little altered for millions of years and continue to roam the planet ...

Paleontologists have discovered that a three-eyed sea moth predator lived on Earth half a billion years ago with evidence found in one of the most fossil-rich areas of the world.

The earliest reptile footprints were found by two amateur paleontologists in Australia. The post Amateur fossil hunters find ...

Scientists confirm CT scanning doesn't interfere with natural decomposition processes, opening new windows into understanding how fossils form.

Fossilized claw tracks discovered in Australia show that the animal group that includes reptiles, mammals and birds formed ...

A newly discovered arthropod fossil, Mosura fentoni, has preserved eyes, nerves, and blood vessels - a rare insight into ...

A newly described species from the Burgess Shale had three eyes, clawed limbs, and a tail full of gills—plus internal organs ...