A Jawbone in the Sand: How a Teenager’s Discovery May Rewrite Mammalian Evolution

Overview: In a quiet corner of Dorset, England, a 17-year-old student on a school field trip made a discovery that could reshape evolutionary science. What appeared to be a jagged fragment of bone turned out to be a remarkably preserved mammalian jaw—one that suggests carnivorous traits millions of years earlier than previously believed. Named “Bladejaw” … Continue reading A Jawbone in the Sand: How a Teenager’s Discovery May Rewrite Mammalian Evolution