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Imagine getting the chance to have a piece of history in your hands, home, office, or any other place that dates back to million of years ago. This is exactly how it feels when you come across dinosaur fossils. These exclusive and beautiful fossils aren’t just pieces of an artifact or decorative item; it’s like a time machine, a unique time-machine that not only acts as a special item but also provides you with a lot of information about how different life used to during the pre-historic times, and at the time of the dinosaur eras. Fossils are no less...

Who hasn’t watched Jurassic Park for the marvelous yet scary dinosaurs in it that were seen chasing and going around in search of prey? Isn’t it interesting how, with just the help of these movies, we get to see things that we have only read about. Topics like these enhance your curiosity in thinking about how different it would be if you could see these creatures in real life. I’m sure everyone would agree that somewhere along the way, things like dinosaurs, mermaids, and giants are something that we would all love to see and get to know more about...

Do you sometimes have the daydream of coming across an ancient treasure, a fossil remains of an animal that lived on the Earth millions of years ago? There is no better experience than finding a dinosaur fossil. The endeavor of fossil hunting is not one exclusive to paleontologists; you can do it, too, provided with the right knowledge and tools. Knowing Dinosaur Fossils Dinosaur fossils are well-preserved ancient reptile remains. They can be in the form of bones, teeth, footprints, eggs, and even a skin impression. The fossilization process is a series of events that takes millions of years. When...

One of the most spectacular natural wonders that has captured the human imagination for centuries is petrified wood. Formed over many millions of years when trees are covered by sedimentary rocks, organic material is gradually replaced with minerals like silica, calcite, or pyrite. The tree structure, therefore, remains preserved and represents a beauty in stone. How is this natural wonder formed? Petroformed wood is normally a result of volcanic regions or floodplains. The final resting place of a tree, when covered with silt, ensures isolation from oxygen, therefore decompaction. The water, with minerals dissolved in it, passes through the pores...

Velociraptors do much to exemplify the cunning predator of science fiction. While these theropods boast speed and agility, these killers also come fitted with a devastating arsenal, i.e., velociraptor claws, fearsome sickle-shaped. Velociraptor: A Feathered Killer Velociraptors were smaller, bipedal, feathered, carnivorous dinosaurs that had become popular in terms of speed and hunting. Some of its features are the following: Size and Body Velociraptors were as long as a large turkey and about 6 feet long while weighing around 15-20 kilograms, or 33-44 pounds. They have very slender bodies that are very appealing for running and agility. Feathers Contrary to...