These ancient ocean-dwellers were engineered by evolution to dominate every corner of the prehistoric seas. Their size and strength pushed rival species to extinction as they shaped the marine food ...

A new study shows that Cleveland's famous sea monster Dunkleosteus terrelli actually had a more normal size and jaw than ...

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The water came quietly at first, a steady rise along the riverbanks, familiar to communities who have lived beside Sri ...

Discover the extraordinary prehistoric giants – from mega-sloths to monster sharks – that once made today’s animals look miniature.

Exploring the evolutionary links between dinosaurs and modern birds and reptiles. Marjorie Taylor Greene announces resignation from Congress after President Trump withdraws endorsement Woman who ...

Dunkleosteus used strong muscles, wide opening jaws, and hidden cartilage structures to bite large prey with speed and force.

This mouth structure wasn’t an evolutionary relic, however. It was actually a specialized feature that allowed them to thrive. It now appears Dunkleosteus boasted a head and jaw more reminiscent of a ...

About 360 million years ago, the shallow sea above present-day Cleveland was home to a fearsome apex predator: Dunkleosteus terrelli. This 14-foot armored fish ruled the Late Devonian seas with ...

Scientists analyzed thousands of autopsies of seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals and found that even small amounts of ingested plastic can be deadly. By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey Two baseballs for a ...