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

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

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

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 ...

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

Scientists in Australia have identified the oldest known fossil footprints of a reptile-like animal, dated to around 350 million years ago. The discovery suggests that after the first animals emerged ...

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