220 Million Years of Survival

Jawless Fish

Lampreys and hagfish are the last living jawless fish, a lineage older than sharks and dinosaurs. Meet the slime, the suckers, and 500 million years of survival.

September 02, 2026

When Earth Froze Solid

Around 700 million years ago ice sheets reached the equator and the oceans nearly stopped breathing. This is the story of Snowball Earth, and of the microscopic survivors that learned to wait.

September 02, 2026

The Cretaceous-Paleogene Extinction: The Day the Dinosaurs Died

The Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction wiped out 75% of species, including all non-avian dinosaurs. Learn how Triops and other survivors endured the asteroid impact that reshaped life on Earth.

September 02, 2026

The Ordovician-Silurian Extinction: When Life Nearly Vanished

The Ordovician-Silurian extinction killed 85% of marine species 443 million years ago. Learn how this ancient catastrophe reshaped Earth's oceans and why some creatures, like Triops, survived it all.

September 02, 2026

Stethacanthus: The Anvil-Headed Shark of the Carboniferous

Stethacanthus, the anvil-headed shark of the Carboniferous, had a bizarre spine-brush complex unlike anything alive today. Discover what paleontologists know about this ancient predator.

September 02, 2026

Gastonia, the Walking Fortress of the Early Cretaceous

Gastonia burgei was an Early Cretaceous ankylosaur dinosaur with more spikes than almost any other armored dinosaur. Discover how this walking fortress shared its world with Utahraptor.

September 02, 2026

Dilophosaurus: The Double-Crested Predator

Dilophosaurus was one of the first large predators of the Jurassic. Discover why this double-crested dinosaur was far more formidable than its movie portrayal.

September 01, 2026

Rhizodonts: Giants of the Carboniferous Rivers

Meet the rhizodonts, the largest freshwater predators ever to swim Earth's ancient rivers. Up to 7 meters long, these Devonian to Carboniferous giants dominated tropical waterways for 70 million years

September 01, 2026

Megatherium: The Giant Ground Sloth That Stood Taller Than Elephants

Megatherium, the giant ground sloth, was an elephant-sized mammal that roamed South America until just 12,000 years ago. Learn about its discovery, anatomy, and extinction.

September 01, 2026

The Tiger Salamander: Nature's Pause Button

The tiger salamander is a living fossil that survived since the Permian. Its remarkable ability to pause metamorphosis reveals one of nature's most extraordinary survival strategies.

September 01, 2026

Temnospondyls: Giant Amphibians That Ruled Before Dinosaurs

Temnospondyls were a diverse group of prehistoric amphibians that ruled freshwater ecosystems for over 200 million years, reaching lengths up to 9 meters.

August 31, 2026

Argentavis: The Heaviest Flying Bird That Ever Lived

Argentavis magnificens was the heaviest flying bird that ever lived. Explore the science behind this Miocene giant with a 6-meter wingspan that ruled Patagonian skies.

August 31, 2026

Tiktaalik: The Fish That Walked onto Land

Tiktaalik roseae is the famous transitional fossil that bridges fish and land-dwelling vertebrates. Discover how this 375-million-year-old creature walked out of the water.

August 31, 2026

Neanderthals: Our Closest Cousins and Their Hidden Legacy

Neanderthals were our closest relatives, sharing 99.7% of our DNA. Explore their anatomy, culture, interbreeding with humans, and why they disappeared from Earth.

August 30, 2026

Triops in Rice Paddies: Ancient Crustaceans in the World's Food Fields

Triops thrive in flooded rice paddies across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Learn how these 250-million-year-old crustaceans became the unexpected allies of rice farmers worldwide.

August 31, 2026

Proganochelys: The First Turtle

Proganochelys, the oldest known turtle from the Late Triassic, lived alongside Triops. Discover how this ancient shell-bearer pioneered the turtle body plan 210 million years ago.

Cynodonts: The Prehistoric Ancestors of Mammals

Cynodonts were the mammal-like reptiles that survived the worst extinction in Earth's history and gave rise to all living mammals, including humans.

Archelon: The Largest Sea Turtle Ever

Archelon ischyros was the largest sea turtle ever to swim Earth's oceans, reaching 4.6 metres across and weighing over two tonnes. Meet the Cretaceous titan.

August 30, 2026

Ichthyosaurs: The Dolphin-Shaped Reptiles of Triassic Seas

Discover ichthyosaurs, the dolphin-shaped marine reptiles that dominated Triassic seas. From tiny juveniles to 21-meter giants, these remarkable creatures convergently evolved with modern dolphins.

August 29, 2026

Placodonts: Shell Crushers of the Triassic

Placodonts were Triassic marine reptiles built like living nutcrackers. Discover how these armoured shell-crushers dominated shallow seas and why they vanished.

August 29, 2026