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Mass Extinctions

End-Permian Extinction Cretaceous Period Cretaceous-Paleogene Extinction Permian Extinction Permian-Triassic Extinction Devonian Extinction End-Triassic Extinction Chicxulub Impact Sinsk Event Ordovician-Silurian Extinction

Fungal Surges Found Around Dinosaur‑Era Extinction in North America

Evidence of separate pre‑impact, impact and early Paleocene blooms shows layered ecological stress that clouds understanding of recovery.

First Confirmed Egg From a Mammal Ancestor Found in 250-Million-Year-Old Fossil

First Mammal-Ancestor Egg Found Confirms Lystrosaurus Laid Eggs

Reanalysis of Lost WA Fossils Splits Iconic Triassic Amphibian Into Two Species

Reanalysis of 1969 UK Fossil Reveals New Triassic Crocodylomorph, Galahadosuchus Jonesi

Paleontologists Describe North America’s Oldest Pterosaur From Arizona Bonebed

Study Reveals Crocodilian Ancestors Survived Mass Extinctions Through Dietary Flexibility

25-Year Study of Rare 444-Million-Year-Old Fossil Concludes with New Insights

Nearby Supernovae Linked to Two Ancient Mass Extinction Events

66-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Vomit Discovered in Denmark

Study Reveals Ancient Volcanoes' Role in Prolonged Past Climate Warming

New Study Reveals Second Asteroid Contributed to Dinosaur Extinction