An ongoing Paleontological Resource Inventory discovered the new species, called Clavusodens mcginnisi, while collecting fossil teeth deep inside a formation with the cave system.

Paleontologists at Mammoth Cave National Park have unearthed an ancient shark species previously unknown to science.

They preserve the remains of a reef ecosystem rich in marine invertebrates, such as crinoids and corals. Since 2019, over 70 species of fossil fish have been identified in the cave, including several ...

Such fossils are found across the Himalayas, and finds include trilobites, brachiopods, ostracods and crinoids. Almost all sedimentary rocks are formed by water erosion, grinding up rocks over ...

The museum showcases an extraordinary array of geological treasures, from massive crinoid and ichthyosaur fossils that offer a glimpse into life millions of years ago, to minerals and rocks that ...

The Arctic Ocean is more than just icy waters, it harbors vibrant ecosystems — but it also harbors valuable oil, gas, and ...

A new species of shark has been discovered a Mammoth Cave National Park, where fossil records have revealed more than 70 ...

There are around 800 extant species and the group has a long and detailed fossil record stretching back about 450 ... the others being holothurians, crinoids, starfish and brittlestars. Like all ...