The fossil of a totally unexpected tiny species of human was discovered in Indonesia in 2003. We look at what we know about this discovery and what facial reconstruction may reveal
A new Australian Geographic poster features the most accurate illustrations of Aussie dinosaurs ever created.
Scientists use a scanning electron microscope to pin down the colour of ‘first bird’ Archaeopteryx .
Professor Richard Roberts talks about Homo floresiensis (or the Hobbit) found in 2003 in Indonesia.
Known as kakarratul and itjaritjari to Aboriginal people, the marsupial mole of the dune deserts is a wonderful example of evolution in action.
A new herbivorous dinosaur from Siberia spreads feathers far and wide.
Changyuraptor had the longest feathers of any known dinosaur.
The discovery of a prehistoric, supersized, carnivorous platypus helps to fill in the family history of this unusual and iconic Aussie species.
What would a feathered Velociraptor look like – and will one feature in the fourth Jurassic Park film, to hit cinemas in 2015?
A new coin series features the marsupial lion and other iconic extinct Australian animals, all illustrated by celebrated artist Peter Trusler.