Now that dinosaurs no longer roam the Earth, scientists use modern animals to understand how their ancient ancestors reproduced, walked, and even…
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Paleontology What’s Warming the Cold-Blooded Iguana?
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Article-Level Metrics Read All About it: PLOS ONE in the News 2015
[Above image: Polar Bear jumping, in Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard, Norway. Arturo de Frias Marques, Wikimedia] This December, the Press team is reflecting…
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Fun A New Fossil Lace Bug with Unusual Antennae Joins the “Big” Club
Have you ever seen a lace bug? Don’t let their pretty name fool you—even though they’re dainty as a doily, they’re tough…
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Featured Image Fossilized Footprints Lead Scientists Down a Prehistoric Path
Whether tromping alone or running in a pack, all prehistoric creatures got around somehow. Paleontologists can use fossilized bones to learn more…
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Aggregators Sharing is Caring: Varied Diets in Dinosaurs Promoted Coexistence
Everyone loves a good dinosaur discovery. Though they’re few and far between, sometimes we get lucky, finding feather imprints, mohawks, or birthing…