University of Southampton paleontologists discovered evidence of diverse spinosaur species in southern England 100 million…
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Dinosaurs were a diverse group of reptiles that dominated Earth’s terrestrial ecosystems for over 160 million years, from the Triassic through the Cretaceous period, until their sudden extinction around 66 million years ago. They ranged from towering carnivores like Tyrannosaurus rex to gentle giants like Brachiosaurus, as well as small, bird-like species that gave rise to modern birds. Paleontologists continue to uncover new fossils and use advanced technologies to learn more about their biology, behavior, evolution, and the mass extinction event that ended their reign. Explore this page for the latest research, fossil discoveries, and evolutionary insights into the age of dinosaurs.
Researchers at Lund University found that visual perspective taking, the cognitive ability to follow an…
Paleontologists have discovered evidence that pliosaurs could have reached up to 14.4 meters in length,…
Findings also enhance understanding of dinosaur ecosystems in eastern North America. A scientific study reveals…
An international research team comprising scientists from Germany, Austria, Canada, the Netherlands, and the USA…
The Utahraptor, the world’s largest “raptor” dinosaur, is now estimated to be 135 million years…
A recent study challenges the depiction of predatory dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex with exposed teeth,…
A new study challenges the long-held belief that large theropod dinosaurs, including Tyrannosaurus rex, had…
Sauropods like Mamenchisaurus evolved extraordinarily long necks to maximize food intake. Air sacs and lightweight…
Uncovering the Mystery of Dinosaur Claws The claws of dinosaurs had many functions, but a…
Reconstructing Spinosaur Brains and Inner Ears A team of scientists hailing from the University of…
Fossilized eggs provide insights into the reproductive, nesting, and early life behaviors of the titanosaur.…
New research on the preserved gut contents of Microraptor reveals a more varied diet than…
New Study of T. rex and Other Dinosaur Teeth Provides Insights Into Their Dietary Habits…
Fossilized eggshells from Gifu Prefecture, Japan, dating back to the Early Cretaceous period, reveal previously…
Late Cretaceous Dinosaur Diversity in Patagonia A study led by The University of Texas at…
Analysis of Yuanchuavis kompsosoura reveals that early birds retained key dinosaur-like features while beginning to…
A newly found 152-million-year-old Pterodactylus fossil sheds light on pterosaur development. Pterosaurs were a group…