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Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology

Coverage of Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 27 · 10:00 UTCMost recent: Aug 5 · 12:00 UTC
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José Alberto Cruzperson1La Brea Tar Pitsplace1Spea labreaetopic1Ice Agetopic1Rancho La Breaplace1Emily Lindseyperson1climate changetopic1Argentinaplace1Chinaplace1velociraptorstopic1curved clawtopic1common ancestortopic1
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  • SCIENCEAug 5 · 12:00 UTCLAIST
    This new Ice Age toad lived only in LA. Why the discovery matters

    Researchers discovered a new extinct species of spadefoot toad, Spea labreae, at the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles. The finding, based on a 1929 excavated bone, highlights insights into Ice Age climate conditions and amphibian sensitivity to environmental changes.

  • SCIENCEJun 27 · 10:00 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Discovery of fish-eating raptor in Argentina points to prehistoric links with China

    Scientists discovered a new fish-eating raptor species in Argentina with a curved claw similar to velociraptors in China. The finding suggests a common ancestor from when continents were connected, according to a study published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology.