This Incredible Fossil of an Ancient Horse Still Contains Its Unborn Foal

Paleontologists in Germany have identified the fossilized remains of a horse-like animal that dates back 48 million years. Remarkably, the fossil still contains its unborn foal and traces of soft tissue—leading scientists to call it the earliest and best-preserved specimen of its kind. Read more…

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This Incredible Fossil of an Ancient Horse Still Contains Its Unborn Foal

This Mean Predatory Cockroach Was Caught in Amber 100 Million Years Ago

This might look unlike most cockroaches you’ve ever seen—but that’s because it was probably quite a lot more aggressive than any you’ve seen, too. It had to be, because, it likely survived by hunting (admittedly quite small) prey, some 100 million years ago. Read more…

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This Mean Predatory Cockroach Was Caught in Amber 100 Million Years Ago