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'Dancing dragon' fossil is velociraptor relative
Jan 21, 2020Palaeontologists have compared the feathers of a 120 million-year-old dinosaur to those of modern birds.
Volcanism ruled out in dino extinction debate
Jan 18, 2020A new study has suggested that it was an asteroid strike, not volcanism, that ultimately wiped out the dinosaurs.
Mass extinction caused long-term disruption
Sep 30, 2019A new study has revealed how long it took for the world's oceans to recover after the death of the dinosaurs.
T. rex had 'air conditioning' on its head
Sep 6, 2019It turns out that Tyrannosaurus rex had a rather unique way of keeping itself from overheating.
New Stegosaurus species found in Morocco
Aug 21, 2019Not only is the fossil a new species but it is also the earliest known Stegosaurus specimen ever discovered.
15-ton 'sea monster' found in Antarctica
Jun 9, 2019Scientists have unearthed the fossil remains of a gargantuan marine reptile from the time of the dinosaurs.
Prehistoric millipede found trapped in amber
May 4, 2019A remarkably well preserved millipede dating back 99 million years has been unearthed in Myanmar.
Dinosaur fossils shaped sea monster stories
Apr 26, 2019A new study has highlighted the role that fossils have played in influencing sightings of sea monsters.
World's largest Tyrannosaurus rex unveiled
Mar 23, 2019A fossil T. rex named 'Scotty' has been confirmed to be the largest predatory dinosaur ever discovered.
Dinosaurs were thriving before asteroid strike
Mar 8, 2019A new study has cast doubt on the idea that the dinosaurs had been in steady decline before the impact.
Miniature Tyrannosaurus rex discovered
VIDEO Feb 21, 2019A pint-sized relative of the tyrant lizard dating back 96 million years has been unearthed in North America.
New dinosaur species had a heart-shaped tail
VIDEO Feb 14, 2019Just in time for Valentine's Day, scientists have revealed a newly discovered dinosaur with a rather unique feature.
Giant herbivore lived alongside dinosaurs
VIDEO Nov 23, 2018Palaeontologists have discovered the fossil remains of a huge Triassic-era relative of modern mammals.
T. rex could turn like a 'figure skater from hell'
Nov 9, 2018It turns out that the terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex was more than adept at turning quickly on the spot.
New dinosaur species discovered in Argentina
VIDEO Nov 4, 2018Palaeontologists have unearthed the fossil remains of a herbivorous dinosaur dating back 110 million years.
New species of 'first bird' Archaeopteryx found
Oct 27, 2018The discovery has cemented Archaeopteryx as a transitional form between non-avian dinosaurs and birds.
Scientists know what dinosaur DNA looked like
Aug 27, 2018In a recent breakthrough, researchers in the UK have managed to piece together a history of dinosaur DNA.
Coral reefs endured death of the dinosaurs
Aug 10, 2018A new study has revealed that coral reefs have been around for far longer than previously realized.
'Dragon' dinosaur rewrites the history books
Jul 26, 2018A new species of dinosaur discovered in China has turned what we know of sauropod evolution on its head.
New armored dinosaur species found in Utah
VIDEO Jul 20, 2018With its armored plating and bony protrusions, this impressive dinosaur was well protected from predators.
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