This article aims to discuss the largest non-dinosaur land animal to ever exist. There were actually several massive non-dinosaur creatures that roamed the earth before and after the reign of the ...

Even today’s giants — towering giraffes and massive elephants — are tiny compared to the prehistoric titans that once dominated the planet. Long before humans showed up, Earth was home to creatures so ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. When we think about the scope of our world’s diversity, ...

For millions of years, Earth was the planet of reptiles. Giant flying reptiles controlled the skies while massive dinosaurs were kings of the land. Other prehistoric animals, however, may not have had ...

There’s unique, and then there’s the pangolin. These incredible creatures resemble something from prehistoric times with their protective suit of armor. However, it isn’t just how they look that sets ...

Ever wonder how saber-toothed cats and other extinct creatures behaved? Well, a team of scientists unearthed ancient footprints that offer insight into how various prehistoric animals lived as far ...