Dinosaur
Fossils of a new species of huge dinosaur Spinosaurus unearthed in Niger
Spinosaurus, the only known semiaquatic dinosaur predator, joins Tyrannosaurus, Giganotosaurus and Carcharodontosaurus among the largest meat-eating dinosaurs.
160 million years later: This rare fossil is overturning everything we knew about how birds evolved
'Medusa,' possible 'dinosaur mummy' discovered in Badlands, transferred for further research
Scientists solve the mystery of the prehistoric 'Burtele Foot'
A rare fossil reveals a possible 76-million-year-old clash between a crocodile and young pterosaur
The young pterosaur likely had a wingspan of about 6.5 feet, and if it had survived to adulthood, its wingspan could have reached up to 33 feet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Poop sciences: Scientists unlock dinosaur rise through the study of feces, vomit
Study reveals early dinosaurs' diverse diet contributed to their evolutionary success.
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.