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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...

The T-Rex, more popularly known as the Tyrannosaurus Rex, may be counted as the most iconic dinosaur of all time. Its intimidating stare into the eyes spoke much about its tremendous size and its tough jaws. A peculiar feature about this T-Rex dinosaur is definitely its head. In this article, we will dive in for more on the anatomy and functions of this great predator's skull. A Head Built for Destructiveness The T-Rex head was greatly designed to maximize hunting and feeding undertakings. Its head, as it was proportional to its body size was rather big, a case of an...

Science in the field of paleontology is continuously transforming because new discoveries may modify our ideas about Earth's past. There were several groundbreaking findings, one of which made an interesting revelation: various new dinosaur species were discovered; and found in various countries to outline the diversity and evolution of such prehistoric animals. Discovery Of The New Dinosaurs The fossils of the dinosaurs have been collected from different parts of the world by scientists and researchers, which has made it possible in the discovery new dinosaurs that existed millions of years ago. Musankwa Sanyatiensis A long-necked, plant-eating dinosaur from Zimbabwe and...

Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms. As such, they are a window to Earth's history- invaluable for understanding the evolution of life, climates of ancient times, and geological processes that shape our Earth. Let's journey through some of the most common fossils, from dinosaurs all the way down to trilobites. Common Fossils: Small Treasures While dinosaur bones will doubtless always exercise an imaginative hold on us, it is a travesty of history that most of the most common fossils are much smaller. Examples include: Microfossils These are very small, normally microscopic, tiny fossils that can be...