Evolution

Monstrous creatures in Antarctica? 3

Monstrous creatures in Antarctica?

Antarctica is known for its extreme conditions and unique ecosystem. Studies have shown that animals in cold oceanic regions tend to grow larger than their counterparts in other parts of the world, a phenomenon known as polar gigantism.
Fossilized fish discovered on the high-altitude Himalayas! 6

Fossilized fish discovered on the high-altitude Himalayas!

Scientists that are studying the peak of Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth, have found fossilized fish and other marine creatures that have been embedded in the rock. How did so many fossils of marine creatures end up in the high-altitude sediments of the Himalayas?