Newly dated fossils from New Mexico challenge the idea that dinosaurs were in decline—and suggest instead they had formed flourishing communities.

It was in egg-cellent condition. Argentine paleontologists found a real diamond in the rough after happening across a perfectly preserved 70-million-year-old dinosaur egg during an excavation.

In a remote mine in Canada, a chance strike from an excavator revealed something few paleontologists ever get to see: a nearly life-like dinosaur fossil, preserved in exquisite detail. The 110-million-year-old nodosaur,

When did these blockhead dinosaurs get their domes? A new fossil is “the specimen we have all been waiting for.”

A newly unearthed fossil has led experts to believe an ancient species of crocodile may have been an apex predator that hunted dinosaurs on land. Paleontologist and National Geographic Explorer Diego Pol and his team helped to uncover the remains of ...

Despite its reputation, science isn't immune from making mistakes or chasing sensationalism, but one hoax in particular was particularly embarrassing.

In Switzerland’s Jura Mountains, ancient limestone holds thousands of dinosaur footprints. A gravel route traces their path across ridges, valleys, and 150 million years of history.

Pay tribute to our favorite reptiles with trivia, books and much more. Alert the little paleontologist in your household: It will soon be International Dinosaur Day! Though the big day takes place on May 18, National Geographic Kids is celebrating all ...