This fossil, belonging to Vegavis iaai, is now recognized as the oldest known modern bird—rewriting the timeline of avian history and shedding light on how birds survived the mass extinction that ...

An artist’s reconstruction of what Vegavis iaai may have looked like. (Winton 2025) Dinosaur fossils have continually transformed our understanding of prehistory, offering a glimpse into an ancient ...

Below you’ll discover the complete list of animal names our researchers have written about so far. With thousands more domesticated and wild animal lists planned, our goal is to become the most ...