Dinosaur

160 million years later: This rare fossil is overturning everything we knew about how birds evolved

Research on the Anchiornis specimen reveals hidden feather structures that contradict old theories on dinosaur flight. Scientists are now re-evaluating how and when animals first took to the skies.

160-million-year-old Anchiornis fossils.
Dinosaur, edmontosaurus close up with open mouth. Ukraine, Khmelnitsky, October 2021.

'Medusa,' possible 'dinosaur mummy' discovered in Badlands, transferred for further research

The 3.4 million-year-old bones of the "Burtele foot", which belonged to the ancient human relative Australopithecus deyiremeda and were discovered in the Afar Rift region of Ethiopia, in their anatomical position and with the foot bones embedded in an outline of a gorilla foot; illustration.

Scientists solve the mystery of the prehistoric 'Burtele Foot'

The skeleton of a Nanotyrannus lancensis is displayed as part of the "Montana Dueling Dinosaurs & Distinguished Fossils" collection at Bonhams auction house in New York, November 14, 2013. The "Montana Dueling Dinosaurs", a Nanotyrannus lancensis and a Chasmosaurine Ceratopsian which experts believe

Agile and vicious Nanotyrannus was not just a teenage T. rex


Colossal Saurolophus footprints in Mongolia could belong to dinosaur bigger than T-Rex

Until now, the largest known hadrosaurid skeleton belonged to Shantungosaurus, discovered in Shandong province, China, which reached 16 meters in length.

 Colossal Saurolophus footprints in Mongolia could belong to dinosaur bigger than T-Rex.

Pterodactyl tail vanes functioned like ship sails, says latest research

The vanes on early pterosaur tails were supported by criss-crossing fibers and tube-like structures, providing stability and direction during flight.

 Pterodactyl tail vanes functioned like ship sails, says latest research. Illustration.

WWII-lost fossil photos reveal a new giant horned dinosaur from Egypt

Lost Fossils Found in Old Photos Reveal New Giant Horned Dinosaur from Egypt.


Oldest dinosaur in America? 230-million-year-old previously unknown species upends existing knowled

For years, scientists believed that dinosaurs first emerged in Gondwana—the southern portion of the ancient supercontinent Pangea—before migrating north to Laurasia.

 Oldest dinosaur in America? 230-million-year-old previously unknown species upends existing knowledge.

Over 200 dinosaur footprints found in UK's 'Dinosaur Highway'

Footprints include those of the formidable Megalosaurus and the long-necked Cetiosaurus, offering extraordinary insight into Middle Jurassic life.

 Over 200 dinosaur footprints found in UK's 'Dinosaur Highway'

Jurassic highway: Hundreds of dinosaur footprints found in UK quarry

The dig at Dewars Farm Quarry found five extensive trackways, one of which measured more than 150 meters in length.

 Dinosaur fossils are displayed at auction house Christie's in London, Britain, in his undated handout photo.

American Museum of Natural History unveils 'Apex', Stegosaurus skeleton bought for $44.6 million

'Apex' was acquired in an auction by billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin, setting a new record as the most expensive dinosaur ever sold.

Stegosaurus armatus.

Poop sciences: Scientists unlock dinosaur rise through the study of feces, vomit

Study reveals early dinosaurs' diverse diet contributed to their evolutionary success.

 Feces supplies the information to show how they rose to prominence. Dinosaurs.

The ‘Sword Tail from Bavaria’: fossil helps researchers piece together Pterosaur evolution

Skiphosoura bavarica lived toward the end of the Jurassic Period and would have been one of the largest flyers in its ecosystem.

 Scaphognathus crassirostris cast.

106-million years ago, this tiny dino-predator ran faster than any animal living today

Researchers found Dromaeosauriformipes rarus used feathered arms to achieve lift, suggesting early evolution of flapping flight.

 Cast of microraptor.