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340-million-year-old 'nail tooth' shark found deep inside Mammoth Cave in Kentucky
Scientists have found ancient nail tooth shark fossils deep inside Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, revealing new information about a mysterious group of extinct predators.
Fossilized ‘Chipmunk Shark’ teeth discovered in Mammoth Cave rock layer
The Chipmunk Shark was believed to have swam along the ocean floor that is said to have covered much of central Kentucky during the Middle Mississippian period, officials claim.
Ancient tiny shark species discovered at Mammoth Cave National Park
A tiny shark species dating back hundreds of millions of years has been identified at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, the National Park Service said.
New Shark Species Identified At Mammoth Cave National Park
A new species of shark has been discovered a Mammoth Cave National Park, where fossil records have revealed more than 70 species of shark that swam in the ocean when this part of present-day Kentucky was under water about 340 million years ago.
‘Chipmunk shark’ lurked 340 million years ago. Its teeth were just found in Kentucky
A shark no larger than a human hand that stalked the ancient sea floor 340 million years ago has been dubbed the “chipmunk shark” by researchers who found its fossils in Kentucky.
Mammoth Cave National Park fossil research identifies new ancient shark species
Skeletal reconstruction and tooth arrangement of Netsepoye from the Late Mississippian of Montana. Teeth are arranged as if the mouth is open, showing the variation of different tooth types in the upper and lower jaws,
New 340-Million-Year-Old “Chipmunk Shark” Species Discovered In Mammoth Cave National Park
It was identified from a collection of small fossilized teeth found within the Ste. Genevieve Formation, a layer of limestone and shale in Mammoth Cave that formed on the floor of warm ocean reefs during the geological period known as the Middle Mississippian.
A Day In The Park: Mammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky celebrates the world’s longest known cave system at over 426 miles (686 km), home to unique wildlife (eyeless fish and transparent cave shrimp), unique history (saltpetre mining and TB huts),
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Silent cave treks: Explore nature's hidden wonders
Silent caves offer a unique trekking blend of adventure and nature's serenity. They provide an escape, allowing trekkers to ...
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A trip to KY’s Mammoth Cave reminds me how vital our national parks are to the US | Opinion
The Frozen Niagara is a flowstone rock formation made of calcite ... spot to lure travelers to his “Mammoth Cave” All of this was all part of the larger Kentucky Cave Wars that had engulfed ...
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New ancient shark species discovered in Kentucky cave; Here's what it looked like
MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. — A new-to-science species of ancient ... fossil teeth collected from deep inside the Ste. Genevieve Formation within Mammoth Cave. “The fossil discoveries in Mammoth ...
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Exploring KY: Kentucky’s Fascinating Cave Country
Not only did he become a casualty, but he also became a symbol of the Kentucky Cave Wars that rocked the region in the early ...