Tamara Jones+Follow325-Million-Year-Old Shark Fossils?!Imagine stumbling on shark fossils that are older than dinosaurs—like, 325 million years old! That’s what scientists just found deep inside Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave. These ancient sharks, Troglocladodus trimblei and Glikmanius careforum, were about the size of today’s oceanic white tips. The wildest part? Their cartilage usually vanishes over time, but these were perfectly preserved in limestone. It’s like nature’s time capsule! This discovery is helping scientists piece together how sharks survived wild changes way before humans ever showed up. #Science #FossilFind #SharkWeek70Share
Michelle York+FollowMeet Bolg: Utah’s Goblin Lizard!Imagine stumbling on a jar labeled 'lizard' and finding a 76-million-year-old raccoon-sized monster! That’s what happened at the Utah Natural History Museum, leading to the discovery of a brand new ancient species, Bolg amondol (aka Bolg). This goblin-faced ancestor of the Gila monster is giving scientists a wild peek into what Utah looked like when it was a subtropical floodplain. Who knew a forgotten fossil could rewrite lizard history? #FossilFind #Paleontology #UtahDiscovery #Science10Share
James Brady+FollowMeet the OG Monster Penguin!A penguin bigger than a pro wrestler? Yep, scientists just dug up a 340-lb, 5-foot-tall penguin fossil in New Zealand! Kumimanu fordycei is so massive it’s making researchers rethink how penguins evolved after the dinosaurs. Turns out, these giant birds ruled the oceans way earlier than anyone thought—like, right after penguins first appeared. Imagine penguins hunting giant squid and fish, not just nibbling on krill. Wild, right? Makes you wonder what else is hiding in those ancient rocks! #PenguinDiscovery #FossilFind #PrehistoricLife #Science250Share
frazierdanielle+FollowDino Dinner Mystery Solved!Turns out, those giant long-necked sauropods really were plant lovers! Scientists just found fossilized stomach contents inside a dino named Judy in Australia—her last meal was a mix of conifer bracts, seed ferns, and flowering plants. Not only is Judy the most complete sauropod ever found Down Under (with fossilized skin!), but her gut confirms these prehistoric giants munched on greens at different heights as they grew. Imagine your last meal being on display for science! #Dinosaurs #FossilFind #ScienceNews #History50Share
Patrick Simmons+FollowDino Gut Check: Sauropods Ate EVERYTHINGTurns out, those giant long-necked dinos weren’t picky eaters at all! Scientists just found fossilized plant bits inside a 100-million-year-old sauropod belly, showing these dinos basically swallowed whole plants—conifers, seed-ferns, even flowering plants—without much chewing. They let gut bacteria do the hard work. This is the first time anyone’s found direct evidence of what sauropods actually ate, and it proves they were the OG bulk eaters. Imagine just gulping down your salad whole! #Dinosaurs #FossilFind #ScienceNews #Science30Share
Michelle York+FollowDinos Didn’t Chew—They Fermented!Turns out, those giant sauropod dinos didn’t bother chewing their food at all! Scientists just found fossilized stomach contents from a Diamantinasaurus, and it’s packed with plant bits. Instead of chewing, these massive creatures let their guts do the work—think fermentation on a prehistoric scale. Their bellies were like hot compost bins, breaking down leaves and conifers with the help of microbes. Imagine the heat! Even baby sauropods were out there munching (well, swallowing) and shaping the ancient world. Nature’s OG ecosystem engineers! #Dinosaurs #FossilFind #ScienceNews #Science80Share
James Brady+FollowJurassic Skin Secrets Unveiled!A 183-million-year-old plesiosaur fossil just changed the game! Scientists found actual skin clinging to its tail and flipper—yep, real Jurassic skin. Turns out, these ancient sea reptiles weren’t just pale bones; they had mottled colors and scaly, reinforced flippers for agile swimming. This rare find even hints at how they evolved to outmaneuver rivals in prehistoric seas. Who knew a fossil in storage for decades would spill so many secrets? #FossilFind #JurassicParkIRL #Plesiosaur #Science30Share
Zachary Gutierrez+FollowMassive Sea Monster Fossil Found in MS!Imagine digging in your backyard and finding a bone from a 50-foot sea monster! That’s basically what happened in Mississippi, where scientists just uncovered a giant mosasaur vertebra—the biggest ever found in the region. These ancient beasts were like lizards on steroids, ruling the oceans while dinosaurs stomped around on land. The best part? This fossil is so huge, it’s making scientists rethink just how massive these prehistoric predators could get. Jurassic Park, but make it real! #FossilFind #Prehistoric #Mississippi #Science150Share
Zachary Gutierrez+FollowMeet BC’s Real-Life Sea Monster!A 37-year-old fossil mystery just got solved: scientists finally ID’d a massive sea monster from Vancouver Island as a brand new species, Traskasaura sandrae! Picture a 12-meter-long elasmosaur with wild crushing teeth and a knack for ambushing prey from above. This prehistoric predator’s oddball features stumped experts for decades, but now it’s official—BC’s got its own dino-era sea beast. The coolest part? Its evolution story is full of plot twists and convergent evolution drama! #FossilFind #PrehistoricLife #ScienceNews #Science301Share
Matthew Stevens+FollowSea Monster Mystery Finally Solved!Remember that famous long-necked sea monster fossil from Vancouver Island? Turns out, it’s not just any elasmosaur—it’s a brand new species called Traskasaura sandrae! This 12-meter beast had super-strong teeth perfect for crushing ammonites and a neck with at least 50 bones. Scientists say it hunted by diving down on its prey, which is pretty wild. After decades of mystery (and even becoming BC’s official fossil), we finally know what this prehistoric weirdo really was! #FossilFind #Paleontology #SeaMonster #Science413Share
