WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A prehistoric discovery near Hays is shedding some new light on a giant ground sloth species that lived more than 10,000 years ago. A study published Monday in the peer ...

“We know we’ve found Giant Ground Sloth by its distinctive tooth,” said Chris Ringstaff, project planner with TxDOT’s environmental affairs division. “We’re here to get the road built.

A fearsome sabre-toothed tiger and giant woolly mammoth built from toy bricks are set to make an appearance at Marwell Zoo this summer. The "jaw-dropping" extinction event will feature more than 20 ...

Marwell Zoo unveils prehistoric brick-built beasts for summer Extinction event (Image: Marwell Zoo) Those who book early will be entered into a prize draw to win a VIP behind-the-scenes trip to the ...

Nicky Cole, senior events manager at Marwell Zoo, said: "We’re incredibly excited to launch Extinction at Marwell this summer, a world-first collection of spectacular toy brick sculptures.

From huge, lanky Megalonyx sloth remnants and extinct bear and camel species bones to fossilized tree roots, ferns and even pollen, the oldest specimen is likely about 10 million year old.

The biggest-ever Kodiak bear was a giant named Clyde at the Dakota Zoo. At his heaviest measured weight, he was a whopping 2,130 pounds (966 kg) — about as heavy as a small car. The smallest ...

Travelers on I-5 North were recently greeted by an unexpected sight: a giant toy sloth, affectionately named "Slothy," swinging 70 feet above the ground. This lighthearted spectacle, perched in the ...

A giant stuffed sloth lived in a tree off Interstate 5 (I-5) near Lake Samish. He is called “Slothy.” The Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) does not know who put him there.

Stuffed sloth taken down from perch overlooking I-5 near Bellingham . March 19, 2025 at 7:10 am . By . ... But the giant stuffed toy didn’t depart without teaching a valuable lesson.

WSDOT crews removed a giant stuffed sloth dubbed “Slothy” from 70 feet up in a tree along I-5 near Bellingham on Tuesday. It apparently had been there for more than a year.