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Australia discovers 3 new large dinosaurs
(Reuters)
Reuters - Fossils of three new species of dinosaurs have been discovered in Australia, including a meat-eater larger than Velociraptor from the Jurassic Park movies, suggesting Australia may have a more complex prehistoric past.
Australian dinosaur that lived 98M years ago found
(AP)
AP - Scientists have confirmed for the first time that Australia was once home to a dinosaur that was big, fast and terrifying, and they've named it like something from an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie. Meet the Australovenator.
Three new dinosaur species found in Australia
(AFP)
AFP - Australian scientists hailed the country's most significant dinosaur discovery in decades on Friday after three new species were unearthed in a Queensland billabong.
Myanmar fossil may shed light on evolution
(AP)
AP - Fossils recently discovered in Myanmar could prove that the common ancestors of humans, monkeys and apes evolved from primates in Asia, rather than Africa, researchers contend in a study released Wednesday.
Paleontologists brought to tears, laughter by Creation Museum
(AFP)
AFP - For a group of paleontologists, a tour of the Creation Museum seemed like a great tongue-in-cheek way to cap off a serious conference.
Researchers find fossils of new type of European camel
(AFP)
AFP - Spanish researchers said Monday they have discovered evidence of a previously unknown type of camel which lived in Europe six million years ago.
Toothy 3-foot Piranha Fossil Found
(LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - If you thought piranhas were scary, be glad Megapiranha is no longer around.
Montana dino hunter gets probation in theft case
(AP)
AP - Renowned dinosaur hunter Nathan Murphy was sentenced Wednesday to four months in a halfway house and three years probation after pleading guilty to stealing fossils.
Scientists study foes' ways at Creation Museum
(AP)
AP - In a dimly lit corner of the Creation Museum stands a life-size replica of a wrecking ball labeled "Millions of Years" demolishing the facade of a brick church.
Indonesian elephant fossil opens window to past
(AP)
AP - Indonesian scientists are reconstructing the largest, most complete skeleton of a prehistoric giant elephant ever found in the tropics, a finding that may offer new clues into the largely mysterious origins of its modern Asian cousin.
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