O ff the southern coast of Iran, fishermen hauled in their catch and started sifting through it. A "large"-headed sea ...

Researchers often rely on fossil teeth for clues about what extinct animals ate. Giant ground sloths’ teeth have been tricky to analyze, though – until now.

Ancient teeth reveal that flexible feeders survived past climate shocks, while habitat specialists rapidly declined.

Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford. Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In prehistoric communities across what is now northeastern Europe ...

Animals with the most teeth: Sharks are probably the first animal that comes to mind when you think of one with a lot of teeth, but some of the world's toothiest animals aren't even predators. Nature ...

Animal teeth serve purposes beyond eating. Sperm whales use teeth to grip prey. Narwhals possess a unique tusk for competition. African elephants employ tusks for various tasks. Walruses rely on tusks ...

A new study published in the journal Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences revealed the techniques used by prehistoric communities in north-eastern Europe to extract animal teeth for crafting ...