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Lower Triassic fossil footprint (ichnite) of the ichnogenus Chirotherium, probably caused by an early archosaur, and first discovered 1833 in Hildburghausen (Thuringia, Germany). This specimen, however, ist from the Helsby Sandstone of the Storeton Quarry near Liverpool. Its species name is Chirotherium storetonense.[1]
Taxa Eutynichnium

Lower Triassic fossil footprint (ichnite) of the ichnogenus Chirotherium, probably caused by an early archosaur, and first discovered 1833 in Hildburghausen (Thuringia, Germany). This specimen, however, ist from the Helsby Sandstone of the Storeton Quarry near Liverpool. Its species name is Chirotherium storetonense.[1]

Germany Triassic fossil specimen +9
fossil Europasaurus, Aathal Dinosaur Museum.
Taxa Europasaurus

fossil Europasaurus, Aathal Dinosaur Museum.

museum fossil Dinosauria Europasaurus
Left humerus of Haestasaurus becklesii (NHMUK R1870). A, anterior view; B, posterior view; Abbreviations: af, anconeal fossa; dp, deltopectoral crest; hh, humeral head; ltf, lateral triceps fossa; mtf, medial triceps fossa.

This fossil was found in strata of the Hastings Beds (late Berriasian—Valanginian in age) on the coast near Hastings, East Sussex, England.
Taxa Haestasaurus

Left humerus of Haestasaurus becklesii (NHMUK R1870). A, anterior view; B, posterior view; Abbreviations: af, anconeal fossa; dp, deltopectoral crest; hh, humeral head; ltf, lateral triceps fossa; mtf, medial triceps fossa. This fossil was found in strata of the Hastings Beds (late Berriasian—Valanginian in age) on the coast near Hastings, East Sussex, England.

crest humerus Berriasian Valanginian +2
Holotype fossils of Glacialisaurus (PR 1823); metatarsals, tibia, fibula, ankle bones
Taxa Glacialisaurus

Holotype fossils of Glacialisaurus (PR 1823); metatarsals, tibia, fibula, ankle bones

bone fossil holotype Glacialisaurus
Fossil Panphagia
Taxa Panphagia

Fossil Panphagia

fossil Panphagia
Fossil of Sthenarosaurus, an extinct reptile - Took the picture at Museum of Paleontology, Tuebingen
Taxa Sthenarosaurus

Fossil of Sthenarosaurus, an extinct reptile - Took the picture at Museum of Paleontology, Tuebingen

museum fossil Sthenarosaurus
fossil of seeleyosaurus
Taxa Seeleyosaurus

fossil of seeleyosaurus

fossil Seeleyosaurus
Fossil of Peteinosaurus zambellii (paratype MCSNB 3359), an extinct reptile
Taxa Peteinosaurus

Fossil of Peteinosaurus zambellii (paratype MCSNB 3359), an extinct reptile

fossil Peteinosaurus
Fossil at the Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales in Caballito, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Taxa Pterodaustro

Fossil at the Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales in Caballito, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Argentina fossil Pterodaustro
Fossil of Santanadactylus pricei and Anhanguera santanae, an extinct pterosaur- Took the photo at Senckenberg Museum of Frankfurt
Taxa Santanadactylus

Fossil of Santanadactylus pricei and Anhanguera santanae, an extinct pterosaur- Took the photo at Senckenberg Museum of Frankfurt

museum fossil Anhanguera Pterosauria +1
Fossil of Santanadactylus pricei and Anhanguera santanae, an extinct pterosaur- Took the photo at Senckenberg Museum of Frankfurt
Formations Romualdo

Fossil of Santanadactylus pricei and Anhanguera santanae, an extinct pterosaur- Took the photo at Senckenberg Museum of Frankfurt

museum fossil Anhanguera Pterosauria +1
Fossil specimen (IVPP V17903) of Corpulentapus lilasia on display at the Paleozoological Museum of China.
Taxa Corpulentapus

Fossil specimen (IVPP V17903) of Corpulentapus lilasia on display at the Paleozoological Museum of China.

museum China fossil specimen +1
The Natural Science Museum at El Chocón, in the northwestern Argentine Patagonia (the Comahue region). Fossil of dinosaur
Taxa Skorpiovenator

The Natural Science Museum at El Chocón, in the northwestern Argentine Patagonia (the Comahue region). Fossil of dinosaur

museum Argentina fossil Dinosauria +1
Khaan fossil holotype IGM 100/1127.
Taxa Khaan

Khaan fossil holotype IGM 100/1127.

United States fossil holotype Khaan
Known fossil pieces after Aviatyrannis jurassica (Dinosauria, Theropoda, Coelurosauria, Tyrannosauroidea).[1]
Sources

↑ Rauhut O.W.M. (2003), "A tyrannosaurid dinosaur from the Upper Jurassic of Portugal", Paleontology 46(5): p. 903-910.
Taxa Aviatyrannis

Known fossil pieces after Aviatyrannis jurassica (Dinosauria, Theropoda, Coelurosauria, Tyrannosauroidea).[1] Sources ↑ Rauhut O.W.M. (2003), "A tyrannosaurid dinosaur from the Upper Jurassic of Portugal", Paleontology 46(5): p. 903-910.

Portugal Jurassic fossil Aviatyrannis +5
Datousaurus. Fossil in Shanghai Science & Technology Museum
Taxa Datousaurus

Datousaurus. Fossil in Shanghai Science & Technology Museum

museum fossil Datousaurus
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Goethe never knew this 40-million-year-old ant was hidden in his collection
nest fossil insect
Scientists examining amber from Goethe’s personal collection discovered three hidden fossil insects, including an extinct ant preserved in extraordinary detail. Advanced 3D imaging allowed researchers to see not only the ant’s outer features but also structures inside its body. The findings offer new clues about the species’ biology and suggest it likely built large nests in trees.
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Une découverte en Chine bouscule l’histoire d’étranges animaux vieux de 520 millions d’années
A discovery in China shakes up the story of strange animals dating back 520 million years
China Cambrian fossil dating discovery
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03/06/2026 futura-terre ⚙ Auto-translated
A New Unenlagiid Dinosaur from Patagonia (Argentina)
Argentina Japan Cretaceous Late Cretaceous fossil Dinosauria Kank Unenlagiidae discovery formation new species
A team of scientists from Argentina and Japan has described a new species of unenlagiid dinosaur from southern Patagonia. Named Kank australis, this small, theropod dinosaur lived around 70 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous. The fossil remains were discovered in the Chorrillo Formation of Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. The discovery helps palaeontologists better
02/06/2026 everythingdinosaur
New Species of Fossil Axolotl Unearthed in Mexico
New Species of Fossil Axolotl Unearthed in Mexico
Mexico fossil specimen discovery new species
Paleontologists have identified a new species of the axolotl genus Ambystoma from several fossilized specimens found deep in the rocky outcrops of the Mexican state of Hidalgo. The post New Species of Fossil Axolotl Unearthed in Mexico appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
02/06/2026 sci-news
Cet oiseau fossile arborait un étonnant plumage sur la queue
This fossil bird had astonishing plumage on its tail
feather Cretaceous fossil bird
A newly described Cretaceous bird species had surprisingly long tail feathers. Researchers assume that they helped males seduce females.
01/06/2026 sciencesetavenir ⚙ Auto-translated
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