The story of whales did not begin in the seas. For millions of years before beasts like the sinuous Basilosaurus lived full ...

Prehistoric whale had bulging eyes and razor-sharp teeth but was around just two metres long. Scientists say it gives us ...

This book is an illustrated field guide to the lost world of these prehistoric creatures. It covers all the main groups of fossil mammals, discussing taxonomy and evolutionary history, and providing ...

The prehistoric whale had a short snout, large forward-facing eyes about the size of tennis balls and sharp slicing teeth, researchers say. The early whale ancestor would have been a compact, yet ...

Scientists have finally solved the mystery behind the identity of a prehistoric sea monster. The marine reptile, which could grow to around 39 feet (12 meters) long and had heavy teeth for ...

A FEARSOME “shark whale” that roamed the seas 26 million years ago has popped up again in Australia. Scientists say the ...

A rare fossil has provided a snapshot of what was an exceptionally unlucky day for a prehistoric sea cow. The now-extinct species of dugong, a manatee-like marine mammal, was swimming in the sea about ...

When dinosaurs ruled the land, other groups of prehistoric reptiles dominated the waters. Their bones have also fossilised and they reveal much about how these ‘sea dragons’ lived. They tell ...

A new study showing how a prehistoric sea cow was preyed upon by not one, but two different carnivores -- a crocodilian and a shark -- is revealing clues into both the predation tactics of ancient ...

A newly discovered species of a large, crocodile-relative predator has been described via a remarkably well-preserved fossil ...