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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.
New shark species discovered at Mammoth Cave
Fossils from a previously unknown species of shark have been unearthed at Mammoth Cave National Park, shedding new light on ancient marine life. The shark, classified as Clavusodens mcginnisi, is a member of the obruchevodid petalodont family,
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.
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.
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.
World's longest cave reveals tiny 'Chipmunk Shark' species with iron nail-like teeth
The US National Park Service announced the identification of a new species of ancient shark, Clavusodens mcginnisi, discovered in Mammoth Cave National Park. The species name honors David McGinnis for his leadership in paleontological resource stewardship.
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.
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How a cave explorer's tragic death 100 years ago led to the creation of Mammoth Cave National Park
An explorer of the Mammoth Cave system in Kentucky who died 100 years ago is credited with the creation of the national park. WKYU's Michael Collins reports. This segment aired on February 19, ...
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A cave explorer's tragic death 100 years ago led to the creation of a national park
Reporter Michael Collins - no relation - from WKYU (ph) in Bowling Green, reports the tragic way he died led to the creation of Mammoth Cave National Park. MICHAEL COLLINS, BYLINE: One hundred ...