Rare 567‑million‑year‑old fossils refine our understanding of early animal evolution

From butterflies to blue whales, corals and worms, Earth is home to an incredible diversity of animals. How all of these ...

129,000 years of crocodiles: what we know about Australasia’s ancient apex predators

A host of unique crocodylian species ruled the roost in Australia and surrounds for millions of years – until humans came ...