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The OTHER Camel(id)s

The OTHER Camel(id)s

We looked at the humped camels, now it's time to go on a journey to learn about the American llama tribe! ...more

camel

March 15, 20267 min read

Backyard Mastodons: Three Great Specimens!

Backyard Mastodons: Three Great Specimens!

The American mastodon is one of the most famous prehistoric mammals. Learn about three famous specimens here! ...more

Proboscidean

February 20, 20266 min read

Towering Rodents: Beavers, Capybaras, and More!

Towering Rodents: Beavers, Capybaras, and More!

Rodents aren't only small ones. Learn about the largest rodents, both alive and long gone! ...more

Rodent

January 10, 20269 min read

Plesiosauroids: The Real Nessies

Plesiosauroids: The Real Nessies

Explore an overview of the plesiosauroids, including a brief look at each of the six families! ...more

Plesiosauria

December 04, 20257 min read

Thumb Spikes: What Are They Good For?

Thumb Spikes: What Are They Good For?

What were Iguanodon's thumb spikes used for? We may never know for sure, but here are some ideas! ...more

Dinosaur

October 28, 20259 min read

Paracamelus: The Granddaddy of Modern Camels

Paracamelus: The Granddaddy of Modern Camels

Learn about the origin of the modern camels by highlighting the trail-blazing Paracamelus ...more

camel

September 25, 20258 min read

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