For decades, scientists could not agree on whether to classify the Dickinsonia as an animal or not — until this new study ...

Scientists have confirmed that Dickinsonia, a 558-million-year-old fossil, is the world’s oldest known animal, pushing back ...

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Earth’s history is filled with incredible milestones, and the emergence of the first animals is one of the most captivating. Scientists have long been intrigued by how and when life began on our ...

The quest to discover Earth’s first animal is a journey through deep time. It leads us to ancient seas where life began its complex dance. The debate centers on two candidates: sponges and comb ...

In the red dirt of the outback, we discover a vast treasure trove of fossils that were once the first creatures on Earth.