2026 • Jan 14
Scientists sequence a woolly rhino genome from a 14,400-year-old wolf’s stomach
Fortunately for paleogeneticists, wolf puppies don't chew their food thoroughly. ...
Article2 min read
Read MoreCategory Archive
Megafaunal Extinction
3 premium articles in this collection
2025 • Oct 23
The first people to set foot in Australia were fossil hunters
Europeans weren't the first people to collect fossils in Australia. ...
Article2 min read
Read More
2025 • Oct 02
Megafauna was the meat of choice for South American hunters
Giant sloths are extinct in part because they were tasty and nutritious. ...
Article1 min read
Read More