Studying the Noble King Mackerel
First land animals kept fishlike jaws for millions of years, says biologist
Scientists studying how early land vertebrates evolved from fishes long thought that the animals developed legs for moving around on land well before their feeding systems and dietary habits changed enough ...
May 01, 2013
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The placodonts are fellow Europeans
Placodonts were among the first marine reptiles. With their trademark crushing teeth, they fed on shellfish and crustaceans. However, when and where these highly specialized marine reptiles originated remained ...
Mar 27, 2013
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Helicoprion: Scientists solve mysteries of ancient 'shark' with spiral-toothed jaw
(Phys.org)—Using CAT scans and making 3-D virtual reconstructions of the jaws of the ancient fish Helicoprion, Idaho State University researchers have solved some of the mysteries surrounding large spiral ...
Feb 27, 2013
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Size of lunch dictates force of crunch (w/ Video)
Many animals prefer food—snails, nuts, etc.—that must be cracked and crushed. Scientists have measured the maximum force of their impressive bites before, but a new study introduces a significant subtlety: bite force ...
Feb 12, 2013
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Curiosity killed the ape
Recent research has brought to light the illegal practice of using mantraps to catch chimps in Uganda.
Jan 23, 2013
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Scientists cast doubt on earlier 'killer walrus' claims
(Phys.org)—Palaeontologists who examined a new fossil found in southern California have thrown doubt on earlier claims that a "killer walrus" once existed.
Jan 17, 2013
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Link between shape of crocodile's lower jaw and diet examined
(Phys.org)—Researchers have shown how the shape of a crocodile's snout could determine its ability to feast on certain types of prey, from large mammals to small fish.
Jan 17, 2013
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A snapshot of pupfish evolution in action
Waterfall-climbing fish use same mechanism to climb waterfalls and eat algae
Going against the flow is always a challenge, but some waterfall-climbing fish have adapted to their extreme lifestyle by using the same set of muscles for both climbing and eating, according to research ...
Jan 04, 2013
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Piranha tops T Rex in the bite league, study finds
Outsized jaw muscles allow the black piranha to exert bite force equivalent to 30 times its bodyweight, a feat unmatched in the natural world, according to results of a finger-risking study published Thursday.
Dec 20, 2012
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Researchers find scales on crocodile heads are formed from cracks not genetically defined
(Phys.org)—A research team made up of members from Switzerland, France and Belgium has discovered that the scales on the heads of crocodiles are not arranged due to genetics but come about because of cracking ...
Nov 30, 2012
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Blue whales perform precise acrobatics while hunting (w/ video)
Massive blue whales perform 360° rolls in order to take in the largest possible volume of krill according to research published in Biology Letters today. Whales also roll over when searching for krill, enabli ...
Nov 29, 2012
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Oldest fossil of giant panda family discovered
New fossils found in Spain are thought to be of the oldest recorded ancestor of the giant panda.
Nov 14, 2012
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Fossil evidence supports developmental model for the origin of the jaw
The invention of the jaw is the most profound and radical evolutionary step in the vertebrate history. However, the sequence leading to the evolutionary origin of the jaw is still unclear largely due to the ...
Nov 14, 2012
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