The catastrophic event that ended the reign of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago left an indelible mark on Earth’s history. While the non-avian dinosaurs vanished, their legacy endured in a surprising way. Modern birds, the distant relatives of those ancient giants, carry within their DNA the story of that cataclysmic event. Scientists have uncovered ...
The catastrophic event that ended the reign of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago left an indelible mark on Earth’s history. While the non-avian dinosaurs vanished, their legacy endured in a surprising way. Modern birds, the distant relatives of those ancient giants, carry within their DNA the story of that cataclysmic event. Scientists have uncovered ...
Paleontologists are digging into the new dinosaur species found in Normandy, France. This 100 million-year-old predator, Caletodraco cottardi, lived during the Early Cretaceous period during Europe’s history. The discovery offers new insights into how dinosaurs lived and moved across ancient Europe. Let’s dive into the secrets the Normandy countryside holds. Not So Normal Day In ...
Imagine standing in a place where time folds in on itself—a vast landscape of mountains, valleys, forests, and rivers. Now picture, just beneath your feet, the ancient bones of giants that once ruled this very ground. Before our national parks became sanctuaries for bison, bears, and hikers, they were wild arenas for creatures so strange ...
We’re all familiar with the most iconic dinosaur, the T-Rex. However, its close cousin, who reigned in Asia at the same time, is far less known even though it was almost just as bloodthirsty. We’re talking about the colossal predator Tarbosaurus. What Is the Tarbosaurus? The Tarbosaurus, which means “alarming lizard,” was a massive theropod ...
Recently, an extraordinary find captivated scientists and dinosaur enthusiasts alike. The fossilized remains of a previously unknown dinosaur species, bearing striking similarities to the iconic Tyrannosaurus Rex, were unearthed in Kyrgyzstanhas. Needless to say, scientists were captivated by the discovery of this large predatory dinosaur. And how it found its way to the other side ...
In a remarkable find in Utah, paleontologists uncovered a new dinosaur species, Fona herzogae, that lived during the mid-Cretaceous period. This discovery has shed light on a previously unknown aspect of dinosaur life—underground habitation. Mid-Cretaceous Ecosystem Fona herzogae’s habitat was a lush floodplain ecosystem with rivers, surrounded by a vast inland sea and active volcanoes. ...
A new dinosaur species has been discovered, and it’s causing a stir in the scientific community. Named Natovenator polydontus, this creature had a streamlined body, much like modern diving birds. But unlike birds, it wasn’t feathered. This discovery sheds new light on how body shapes evolved independently in different dinosaur groups, offering deeper insights into ...
For years, we thought a giant comet object smacked into Earth 66 million years ago, signing the collective death certificate of our planet’s dinosaurs. Most believed the murder weapon was either a comet or an asteroid, but there was always some mystery about where it came from. But get this! A new study proves it ...
Imagine stumbling upon a fossil so delicate that it reveals the ghostly outline of ancient feathers, hinting at a lost world where dinosaurs were not just scaly giants, but vibrant, feathered creatures. For decades, the story of feathered dinosaurs seemed to belong almost exclusively to China, where spectacular discoveries reshaped our understanding of prehistory. But ...
Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology
