Dinosaurs Adapted to Cold Well Enabling Them to Survive the Triassic-Jurassic Extinction That Killed Most Terrestrial Specie

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 07.04.2022 03:11 AM

Feathers and high metabolism helped dinosaurs survive one extinction in chilly temperatures, which became a key to their later dominance. Read the article to know more about early dinosaurs and how they survived the Triassic-Jurassic extinction.

Experts Identify More Factors to Study Fossil Records Than Relying on Climate Control Alone

06.14.2022 08:00 AM

Scientists question the reliability of fossil data gathered through examinations based on prehistoric climate change alone. Read more about the new pointers experts found that might improve studies on the collection and preservation of ancient fossils.

50-Meter Long Trail of 64 One-Meter Dinosaur Footprints Appeared in Wales Beach, Confusing Locals

05.29.2022 01:00 AM

A total of 64 enormous dinosaur footprints, particularly of a T. rex, appeared out of nowhere in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Read more about how the trail emerged and the reason behind its bizarre development.

Dinosaur Metabolism Reveals Tyrannosaurus Rex Was Warm-Blooded While Stegosaurus Was Cold-Blooded [STUDY]

05.25.2022 23:35 PM

The metabolism of dinosaurs determined whether they were warm-blooded or cold-blooded. Read on to find out what group Tyrannosaurus rex, stegosaurus and other dinos belong to.

8-Foot Alligator Gar Caught in Texas Just a Few Inches Short of the Largest One Ever Caught

05.12.2022 03:40 AM

A conservationist caught a 300-pound, 8-foot alligator gar in Texas which is considered to be one of the largest examples of the species. Read the article to learn more.

Fragment of Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid And More Found in North Dakota Fossil Site, Will Tell Impact of Chicxulub on Earth, Paleontologist Says

05.12.2022 00:06 AM

Researchers found a tiny fragment of the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs. Read on to learn what the fragment reveals about the day Chicxulub hit the Earth.

Are These Baby Dinosaurs? Viral Video Features What Appears to Be Little Sauropods Leaving Viewers Confused

05.07.2022 03:07 AM

Jurassic Park is real! Or is it? Take a look at this viral video online that had people take a second look to know whether they are dinosaurs or not.

Plant Evolution Changes After Dinosaur Extinction Due to Absence of Large Herbivores, Study Claims

05.05.2022 23:47 PM

The first 25 million years of the absence of large herbivores have slowed done evolution of new plant species as demonstrated in a new study. Read on to know further details.

Flying Dinosaur Pterosaurs Confirmed with Feathers, Strands Full of Colors

04.22.2022 11:30 AM

A new study unearthed remains of a pterosaur that holds an answer to whether flying dinosaurs had feathers. Read more about the dinosaur from Brazil, and how it fits as the missing link between flying dinosaurs and modern-day birds.

Dinosaur 'Ollie' From Outback Queensland Site Confirmed as Australia's Tiniest Sauropod

04.19.2022 04:00 AM

Experts confirmed that the Ollie is indeed the smallest dinosaur even discovered in Australia. Read more about the plant-eating dinosaur.

Dinosaur Leg Ripped Off by Chicxulub Space Rock Discovered in North Dakota

04.08.2022 07:00 AM

A newly-discovered dinosaur leg, possibly of Thescelosaurus, is theorized to have detached during the Chicxulub impact. Read more about the details of the leg and other findings from North Dakota's 'Tanis' site.

New Dinosaur Footprints 129 Million Years Ago Unearthed in Spain Revealing Injured Theropod Foot

04.07.2022 06:49 AM

A collection of tracks discovered at the Las Hoyas site showed one of the dinosaur's feet damaged. Read on about the details of this new paleontological find, and how it could help future studies of dinosaur tracks hidden around the world.

Well-Preserved Fossils of Flying Reptile Found in Rare Ancient Cemetery in Chile

04.07.2022 03:08 AM

Scientists discovered the remains of flying reptiles in an ancient cemetery in Chile's Atacama Desert. Continue reading to know the details.

Massive 'Living Dinosaur' Appeared in Fishing Activity on Fraser River, Alberta

04.04.2022 06:18 AM

A rare sighting of a massive 'living dinosaur' was documented in Alberta, Canada. Read on to know how a couple grappled with the gigantic fish and get it back to the waters of Fraser River.

Why Did T. Rex Have Small Arms? Shorter Forelimbs May Have Saved Them During Feeding Frenzies, Study Claims

04.01.2022 22:33 PM

An American paleontologist presented a theory as to why T. rex have short arms. Read and learn how they evolved into having shorter forelimbs.

Could Cockroaches Outlive Humans? Probably! Insects Have Survived Multiple Major Extinction Events Including Chicxulub That Killed Dinosaurs

04.01.2022 08:18 AM

Cockroaches are dubbed the ultimate survivors after surviving the major extinctions in history. Find out how these insects managed to live beyond the dinosaurs and whether they will outlive humans too.

Dinosaurs Went Extinct Due to Sulfur Gases and Climate Cooling After Asteroid Impact, New Research Suggests

03.21.2022 22:33 PM

Sulfur gases that circled the world for years led to climate cooling and contributed to the mass extinction of dinosaurs. Read more to find out the details.

First-Ever Lineage of Softshell Turtles That Coexisted with Triceratops and T.rex Unearthed

03.12.2022 23:09 PM

Softshell turtles had been around Earth's biodiversity for millions of years. Read on to know more about the discovery of their first-ever ancestor that lived among the dinosaurs.

Possibly the Oldest Stegosaur With Tiny Head, Long Tail Spikes Discovered in China

03.05.2022 23:16 PM

A new species of stegosaur was discovered in China. Read to find what experts found in this unique dinosaur.

Dinosaurs With Long Neck and Tail Had Unique Gait; Sauropods Walked Like Hippopotamus, Study Says

03.03.2022 22:12 PM

Analysis of the fossilized footprints of sauropods that once lived in Arkansas showed they had a diagonal gait, unlike other animals today. Read more to know the surprising details.

Dinosaur With Broken Wrist Discovered in Russia 68 Million Years Ago Provide Insights on Prehistoric Accident

03.03.2022 11:07 AM

Russia was discovered with a wrist from a hadrosaur Amurosaurus riabinini. Check out how the piece of bone gave a glimpse to accidents in the prehistoric times.