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12-million-year-old fossil Shows 'Bone-Crushing' Omnivorous Dogs in Ancient N. America

By R. Siva Kumar - May 15, 2016 02:14 PM EDT

Scientists have found a 12-million-year-old dog fossil in Maryland. The fossil seems to point to a new kind of canine species called "bone crushers."

Ancient Human Ancestor Evolved Teeth That Couldn't Crack Nuts Open

By Peter R - Feb 08, 2016 04:38 PM EST

Contrary to earlier findings, Australopithecus sediba had jaws that could dislocate following a hard bite.

See How Ants Pole Vault With Jaws to Cheat Death

By Peter R - May 14, 2015 06:20 PM EDT

Trap-Jaw ants use their jaws to hunt prey but also used them to escape predators.

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