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I've been invited as a guest speaker for the upcoming Queensland Teachers' dinner function, where we'll explore the topic of "Sustainability: A Deep Time Perspective." I'll touch on recent extinctions: here is Steller's Sea Cow, a relative of today's Dugong, which vanished from our oceans just over 250 years ago (based on the specimen from the Natural History Museum Vienna, NHMW-Zoo-MAMM 614). Of course, I can't help myself by applying my novel method to estimate weight and Theoretical Maximum Speed (TMS). This visual comparison with with modern-day Dugong and my brother. #Paleontology #Sustainability #ScienceCommunication #DeepTime #ExtinctionAwareness #Blender3D #STEM

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What nice teeth you have! Despite being profoundly different in size, these two partial lower jaws (shown at the same scale) come from closely related animals that lived at approximately the same time. The tooth in the upper panel is identified as Protolabis whereas the jaw in the lower panel is Australocamelus, both of which are fossil camels. The dramatic differences between these two specimens highlights how animals living within the same ecosystem can evolve into drastically different morphologies in order to fill different niches and avoid competition. These fossils, along with many others, were discovered in ~15-million-year-old sediments by the Bargas paleontology team during surveys of BLM lands near Santa Fe, New Mexico. Note: Protolabis and Australocamelus should be italicized, but LinkedIn and Instagram are anti-typography. 🤳: Joseph (Joe) El Adli #TeamBargas #Paleontology #Camels #Fossils #FossilFriday

Russian scientists have uncovered a well-preserved baby mammoth named Yana in Yakutia, Siberia. Discovered after more than 50,000 years, the mammoth offers valuable insights into the species' life. Researchers believe Yana’s survival in harsh conditions can help scientists understand mammoth growth and adaptation. This unique find marks a major milestone for paleontology. Click to know more: https://lnkd.in/gz_HNn9U #urbananews #canada #usa #breakingnews #newsupdate #babymammoth #mammothdiscovery #ancientspecies #siberianfind #prehistoriclife #paleontology #scientificbreakthrough #fossildiscovery #evolutionstudies #iceagemammals #mammothpreservation #scientificresearch #naturehistory #arcticexploration #historicfind

I taught about austalopithecines in so many of my anthropology courses. Once, I even taught a 2-year old how to pronounce it. And walking toddlers the importance of a locking knee joint and location of the foramen magnum. Of course I shared this with my college students! They learned too, quickly, how to pronounce it. Hopefully the other stuff too.😁 Still, one of my favorite topics. #Lucy #australopithecines #anthropology

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📢 New paper alert! - The diversity of teleost fishes during the latest Cretaceous and the consequences of the K/Pg boundary extinction event The meagre record of articulated fossil fishes from Maastrichtian and Paleocene strata has led to the definition of the so-called ‘Patterson’s Gap’. However, recent advances have also shown how much new important information can be gained when new outcrops with articulated fish skeletons are being discovered. In this paper, published by Werner Schwarzhans and co-authors and part of the Maastricht Special Issue, a great overview of new findings is presented. Find the paper here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJuMVzV3 #paleontology #cretaceous #fish

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Extinct kingdoms. Episode 21: The Dakosaurus. by أيمن احمد قطينة Dive into the fascinating world of the Dacosaurus, one of the most impressive marine predators from the Mesozoic era! In this video, we explore the physical characteristics and unique adaptations that made this ancient reptile a formidable swimmer. Learn about its sleek body, powerful jaws, and evolutionary traits that helped it thrive in ancient oceans. We'll also discuss the Dacosaurus's crucial ecological role and the environmental changes that led to its extinction. Don't miss this deep dive into prehistoric marine life! #Dacosaurus #MesozoicEra #MarinePredator #PrehistoricLife #Extinction #Paleontology #AncientOceans #MarineReptiles If you enjoyed this video, please like and share it with fellow enthusiasts! OUTLINE: 00:00:00 The Dacosaurus: A Glimpse into an Extinct Marine Reptile via YouTube https://lnkd.in/dufcqzPb