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The discovery of a ‘Dragon Man’ skull in China could lead to the discovery of a new species in the human family tree.
Scientists reported on Friday that a gigantic fossilized skull dating back at least 140,000 years has been identified as a new species of ancient human, a discovery that could redefine how — and even where — our species, Homo sapiens, originated. The skull of an adult guy with a large brain, gigantic brow ridges, deep-set…
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420-Million-Year-Old ‘Extinct Fossil Fish’ Discovered Alive in Madagascar
A group of South African hunters has re-discovered unintentionally a fish population predating dinosaurs that are thought to have been extinct in several scientific communities. According to a study, the “four-legged fossil shark” known as the coelacanth has been discovered alive and well in the West Indian Ocean off the coast of Madagascar.
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In Tibet’s autonomous zone, five new animal species have been discovered.
Five new animal species, including three types of frogs, one old-world monkey, and a bushmaster snake, have been discovered in Tibet, challenging the long-held belief that the Himalayan mountains are a barren and lifeless place. In addition, the investigation uncovered 20 species that had never been found in Tibet before.