Cannibalism among Triops: a fascinating yet shocking behaviour

Anyone who has ever bred triops knows that these prehistoric creatures can appear peaceful as [...]

Palaeontology: Researchers discover northernmost rhinoceros in Earth’s history

New fossils from the Canadian High Arctic change the picture of rhinoceros evolution Far above [...]

Palaeontology: How modern imaging is rewriting dinosaur research

Laser scans, synchrotron rays and virtual 3D models are ushering in a new era for [...]

Manta rays in deep-diving mode: why do they venture down into the darkness?

They glide majestically through tropical oceans and are considered peaceful giants. But manta rays lead [...]

Palaeontology: How dinosaurs shaped the landscape

New study shows: Prehistoric giants were probably the first landscape architects on Earth. Dinosaurs were [...]

Aquaristics in Greece: Between sun, sea and modern technology

Greece is not only known for its ancient temples, olive groves and beautiful coastlines; aquatics [...]

Palaeontology: Hippopotamuses in the Ice Age – Colossal creatures roamed the Upper Rhine Graben

New analyses reveal that these heat-loving animals survived in Central Europe much longer than previously [...]

Discovery of a new species of dinosaur with a sword-like snout causes a stir

An inconspicuous fossil that lay unnoticed in a museum collection for more than two decades [...]

Breeding triops: Do you know what I discovered after years of breeding?

How can you breed triops? You may have heard that these fascinating prehistoric crustaceans have [...]

An inconspicuous place with world fame: the fossil treasure trove of Messel

Messel, Hesse. When you step up to the edge of the Messel Pit today, you [...]