World’s Oldest Armored Dinosaur Revealed with 3-Foot Neck Spikes Paleontologists in the UK and Morocco have shed light on the appearance of the world’s oldest known armored dinosaur. This fascinating discovery unveils a creature with bizarre 3-foot-long neck spikes that were fused to its skeleton. The study, published in the journal Palaeontologia Electronica, describes the […]
Crushers to slashers: Dinosaur bite styles reveal evolution’s many paths
Crushers to Slashers: Dinosaur Bite Styles Reveal Evolution’s Many Paths A new study has unearthed fascinating insights into the evolutionary paths taken by meat-eating dinosaurs concerning their skull design. The research sheds light on how these ancient creatures adapted to their environments through different bite styles, showcasing the diverse ways in which evolution shaped their […]
T. rex: slow, feathered? New study disappoints kids, rewrites dinosaur story
T. rex: slow, feathered? New study disappoints kids, rewrites dinosaur story New research indicates the T. rex likely had feathers, challenging prior beliefs. For a long time, the Tyrannosaurus rex has been portrayed as a scaly, fearsome predator, ruling the prehistoric world with its mighty jaws and massive size. However, a recent study has suggested […]
Dinosaurs were much slower than fossil track calculations suggested, shows study
Dinosaurs Were Much Slower Than Fossil Track Calculations Suggested, Shows Study While fossil trackways are widely used to estimate the speed of extinct animals, especially dinosaurs, a recent study has challenged the conventional understanding of how fast these prehistoric creatures could actually move. The research, conducted by a team of paleontologists and biomechanics experts, analyzed […]
Inside an 80-million-year-old egg: Dinosaur secrets uncovered with CT scans
Inside an 80-million-year-old Egg: Dinosaur Secrets Uncovered with CT Scans Paleontologists have carried out CT scans of a dinosaur egg and the skull of a small dinosaur at the Royal Tyrell Museum in Alberta, Canada. The findings from the scans have provided unprecedented insights into the world of dinosaurs and shed light on their mysterious […]
Tour guide uncovers giant 170-million-year-old dinosaur footprint on UK coastline
Tour Guide Uncovers Giant 170-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Footprint on UK Coastline While Steve Cousins, the “Rock Showman,” was giving a tour, he happened to stumble upon a remarkable discovery that has sent shockwaves through the paleontology community. Nestled along the rugged UK coastline, amidst the crashing waves and towering cliffs, lies a giant footprint dating back […]
‘River of Death’: 8,000 dinosaur bones discovered at Canada’s fossil mass grave
“Unearthing History: The Discovery of 8,000 Dinosaur Bones at Canada’s Fossil Mass Grave” In Alberta, Canada, paleontologists continue to unearth thousands of Pachyrhinosaurin bones across a kilometer of land. This incredible discovery has shed light on the ancient history of the region, providing valuable insights into the lives of these majestic creatures that roamed the […]
220-million-year-old killer dinosaur: Fossil leads to new raptor species discovery
220-million-year-old killer dinosaur: Fossil leads to new raptor species discovery The 1980s saw the unearthing of a long-held secret within the prehistoric rock formation of Ghost Ranch in New Mexico. Scientists stumbled upon a remarkably well-preserved fossil that has since led to the discovery of a new raptor species, shedding light on the mysteries of […]
160-million-year-old footprints reveal how flying dinosaur cousins conquered land
160-million-year-old Footprints Reveal How Flying Dinosaur Cousins Conquered Land We typically picture ancient pterosaurs as purely aerial giants of the dinosaur era. However, exciting new discoveries have shed light on how these flying reptiles and their dinosaur cousins also roamed the land. Recently, in the Jura Mountains of France, paleontologists unearthed a treasure trove of […]
70-million-year-old fossil of largest North American dinosaur discovered in Texas
Texas Unveils 70-Million-Year-Old Fossil of Largest North American Dinosaur A team of budding paleontologists from Sul Ross State University has unearthed a giant fossilized treasure in the heart of Texas – a 70-million-year-old skeleton of what is believed to be the largest dinosaur ever found in North America. The discovery of this colossal creature, which […]