The species was named Sphyragnathus tyche, combining Greek words “sphyra,” meaning hammer and “gnathus,” meaning jaw for the ...

From prehistoric sunscreen to a brain that turned to glass, we've learned some surprising new facts about human history ...

Paleontologists have long suspected that our teeth evolved from bumpy structures called odontodes on the exoskeletons of prehistoric fish—but they didn’t understand exactly what these bumps ...

Movies and documentaries have brought this ancient sea monster to life, allowing audiences to experience the power and majesty of the Mosasaurus on the big screen. This resurgence in interest has ...

Prehistoric-looking fish washes up on West Coast beach By . Raymond Sanchez, FOX Weather. ... According to the NOAA, lancetfish are among the largest deep-sea fish, growing more than 7 feet long.

An oddly shaped deep-sea fish recently washed up on an Oregon beach, catching the attention of a local aquarium. The Seaside Aquarium identified the fish as a longnose lancetfish.

A young pangolin saved from a trafficker in a sting at Jan Ellis near Rayton is now the star of a Netflix film, and unbeknownst to him, also the silent voice of the plight of pangolins.

It made a brief appearance in the BBC documentary series “Sea Monsters” (2003), where it was depicted as an enormous filter feeder of the Jurassic seas. The fish has also been featured in various ...

The parasites topping this fish are more than a hair-do—they’re an indicator of a thriving ecosystem, shaped by the unique conditions of the deep sea. Animals fish Marine biology oceans ...

Ocean Rift offers an educational VR experience of Earth's oceans as well as prehistoric seas. Beyond Blue provides a narrative adventure where players explore the ocean and interact with sea life ...

A new species of prehistoric fish was found in iron-rich stone in southeastern Australia. Screengrab from Australian Museum's video What can fossils tell us about prehistoric life? The length of a ...