📰 Paleo News Update — September 11, 2026

The American “cheetah” wasn’t a cheetah at all

Sep 8, 2026 · ScienceDaily

Recent research into the extinct 'American cheetah' (Miracinonyx) has clarified that despite its historical classification and physical appearance, the animal was not closely related to the modern African cheetah. Instead, new evidence confirms it was a distinct branch of the pu…

Giant new dinosaur discovered beneath construction site in Brazil

Sep 8, 2026 · ScienceDaily

Paleontologists in Brazil have announced the identification of a new giant dinosaur species discovered during excavations at a construction site. Measuring approximately 20 meters in length, the specimen provides significant insights into the distribution and evolution of dinosa…

Devil’s Arrows: Ancient builders hauled 55,000-pound stones 11 miles for Britain’s tallest stone row

Sep 9, 2026 · ScienceDaily

New research into Britain’s tallest stone row, known as the Devil’s Arrows, has uncovered remarkable details about prehistoric engineering. Investigations reveal that the massive stones, weighing approximately 25 tonnes each, were transported at least 11 miles (18 kilometers) fr…