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Prehistoric 66-Million-Year-Old Vomit From Dinosaur Era Found In Denmark
A piece of fossilised vomit, dating back to when dinosaurs roamed the earth, has been discovered in Denmark, the Museum of East Zealand said on Monday.
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Sahara and Amazon May Hold Clues to Dinosaurs’ Earliest Origins, New Study Suggests
Recent research suggests the Sahara Desert and Amazon rainforest might hold the key to uncovering the earliest dinosaurs, tracing their origins to equatorial Gondwana over 230 million years ago. Studies published in Current Biology propose that small, chicken-sized dinosaurs thrived in arid regions before dispersing widely. Limited fossil records f...
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Rare Pterosaur Neck Bone Discovery Shows Crocodilian Bite From 76 Million Years Ago
A fossilised neck bone from a juvenile Cryodrakon boreas has been unearthed in Alberta, showing evidence of a crocodilian bite. The discovery highlights predator-prey dynamics from 76 million years ago, where ancient crocodilians preyed on or scavenged young pterosaurs. This specimen, identified through micro-CT scans, provides rare evidence of int...
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Giant Horned Dinosaur Fossils Rediscovered in Egypt, WWII Lost Treasures
Researchers have uncovered long-lost photographs of giant horned dinosaur fossils from Egypt, which were destroyed during a WWII bombing. The fossils, originally discovered in 1914 in the Bahariya Oasis, have now been identified as belonging to a new species, Tameryraptor markgrafi. The newly discovered images revealed key differences from previous...
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'Dinosaur Highway' With 200 Footprints From Jurassic Period Found In UK
A network of nearly 200 dinosaur footprints, dating back to the Middle Jurassic period, has been found at a quarry in Oxfordshire, marking the largest discovery of its kind in the United Kingdom
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Biggest Dinosaur Trackway in the UK With More Than 200 Footprints Reportedly Discovered
Over 200 dinosaur footprints, dating back 166 million years, have been discovered at Dewars Farm Quarry in Oxfordshire. The site, considered the largest of its kind in the UK, includes tracks from species such as the long-necked Cetiosaurus and the carnivorous Megalosaurus. Experts believe the tracks were preserved by a natural event, offering new ...
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Ginkgo Biloba: The 'Living Fossil', Older Than Dinosaurs That Survived Hiroshima Attack
Ginkgo Biloba's lineage dates back more than 290 million years to the Permian period, even predating the era of the dinosaurs.
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UK's Biggest Dinosaur Footprint Site Unearthed Dating Back 166 Million Years
British researchers have unearthed some 200 dinosaur footprints dating back 166 million years in a find believed to be biggest in the UK.
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New Haplocanthosaurus Specimen Uncovered in Colorado’s Dry Mesa Dinosaur Quarry
A new Haplocanthosaurus specimen has been discovered at the Dry Mesa Dinosaur Quarry in Colorado, contributing valuable insights into this rare sauropod from the Late Jurassic period. The find includes vertebrae and a tibia, helping to extend the genus’s range within the Morrison Formation. This discovery sheds light on the anatomy and evolutiona...
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Doctor Who: Joy to the World OTT Release Date Revealed: Here's When and Where to Watch it Online
The Doctor Who Christmas special Joy to the World is set to premiere on December 25, 2024, on Disney+ Hotstar in India. Ncuti Gatwa will return as the Doctor, with Nicola Coughlan making her first appearance as Joy Almondo. Directed by Alex Sanjiv Pillai and executive produced by Steven Moffat, the 56-minute special combines suspense, time travel, ...
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Dorset's Fossil Forest: A Jurassic Landscape Preserved by Microbial Fossilisation
The Fossil Forest in Dorset, England, preserves tree stumps from the late Jurassic period through unique microbial fossilisation. Found along the Jurassic Coast, these remains showcase the ancient Protocupressinoxylon cypress species and offer insight into prehistoric ecosystems. Rising sea levels submerged the forest, but microbes encased the root...
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World's Most Expensive Dinosaur Fossil 'Apex' Returns To NYC Museum
The Stegosaurus, nicknamed Apex, will be available for public viewing for the next four years at an NYC museum.
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Fossilised Dinosaur Droppings Could Reveal Secrets Behind Their Evolution into a Dominant Species, Says Study
A study published in Nature has analysed 200-million-year-old fossilised dinosaur faeces (coprolites), uncovering critical insights into early ecosystems. According to researchers, coprolites contained undigested plant matter, prey remains, and even charcoal, offering a glimpse into dinosaur diets and environmental conditions during the Late Triass...
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Faeces, Vomit Fossils Reveal How Dinosaurs Bested All Competition
An asteroid struck Earth 66 million years ago, triggering a horrific mass extinction. But the way the dinosaurs came to supremacy is less well understood.
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Fossils of Dinosaur With Armoured Plate and Bony Spikes Found, Could Withstand Impacts From Car Crash
Borealopelta markmitchelli, an armoured dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous, possessed highly durable keratin armour. A recent study reveals that its armour was capable of withstanding impacts equivalent to modern car crashes. This robust structure, a thick keratin sheath over bony plates, likely served both for predator protection and for combat am...
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Prehistoric 66-Million-Year-Old Vomit From Dinosaur Era Found In Denmark
A piece of fossilised vomit, dating back to when dinosaurs roamed the earth, has been discovered in Denmark, the Museum of East Zealand said on Monday.
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Sahara and Amazon May Hold Clues to Dinosaurs’ Earliest Origins, New Study Suggests
Recent research suggests the Sahara Desert and Amazon rainforest might hold the key to uncovering the earliest dinosaurs, tracing their origins to equatorial Gondwana over 230 million years ago. Studies published in Current Biology propose that small, chicken-sized dinosaurs thrived in arid regions before dispersing widely. Limited fossil records f...
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Rare Pterosaur Neck Bone Discovery Shows Crocodilian Bite From 76 Million Years Ago
A fossilised neck bone from a juvenile Cryodrakon boreas has been unearthed in Alberta, showing evidence of a crocodilian bite. The discovery highlights predator-prey dynamics from 76 million years ago, where ancient crocodilians preyed on or scavenged young pterosaurs. This specimen, identified through micro-CT scans, provides rare evidence of int...
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Giant Horned Dinosaur Fossils Rediscovered in Egypt, WWII Lost Treasures
Researchers have uncovered long-lost photographs of giant horned dinosaur fossils from Egypt, which were destroyed during a WWII bombing. The fossils, originally discovered in 1914 in the Bahariya Oasis, have now been identified as belonging to a new species, Tameryraptor markgrafi. The newly discovered images revealed key differences from previous...
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'Dinosaur Highway' With 200 Footprints From Jurassic Period Found In UK
A network of nearly 200 dinosaur footprints, dating back to the Middle Jurassic period, has been found at a quarry in Oxfordshire, marking the largest discovery of its kind in the United Kingdom
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Biggest Dinosaur Trackway in the UK With More Than 200 Footprints Reportedly Discovered
Over 200 dinosaur footprints, dating back 166 million years, have been discovered at Dewars Farm Quarry in Oxfordshire. The site, considered the largest of its kind in the UK, includes tracks from species such as the long-necked Cetiosaurus and the carnivorous Megalosaurus. Experts believe the tracks were preserved by a natural event, offering new ...
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Ginkgo Biloba: The 'Living Fossil', Older Than Dinosaurs That Survived Hiroshima Attack
Ginkgo Biloba's lineage dates back more than 290 million years to the Permian period, even predating the era of the dinosaurs.
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UK's Biggest Dinosaur Footprint Site Unearthed Dating Back 166 Million Years
British researchers have unearthed some 200 dinosaur footprints dating back 166 million years in a find believed to be biggest in the UK.
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New Haplocanthosaurus Specimen Uncovered in Colorado’s Dry Mesa Dinosaur Quarry
A new Haplocanthosaurus specimen has been discovered at the Dry Mesa Dinosaur Quarry in Colorado, contributing valuable insights into this rare sauropod from the Late Jurassic period. The find includes vertebrae and a tibia, helping to extend the genus’s range within the Morrison Formation. This discovery sheds light on the anatomy and evolutiona...
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Doctor Who: Joy to the World OTT Release Date Revealed: Here's When and Where to Watch it Online
The Doctor Who Christmas special Joy to the World is set to premiere on December 25, 2024, on Disney+ Hotstar in India. Ncuti Gatwa will return as the Doctor, with Nicola Coughlan making her first appearance as Joy Almondo. Directed by Alex Sanjiv Pillai and executive produced by Steven Moffat, the 56-minute special combines suspense, time travel, ...
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Dorset's Fossil Forest: A Jurassic Landscape Preserved by Microbial Fossilisation
The Fossil Forest in Dorset, England, preserves tree stumps from the late Jurassic period through unique microbial fossilisation. Found along the Jurassic Coast, these remains showcase the ancient Protocupressinoxylon cypress species and offer insight into prehistoric ecosystems. Rising sea levels submerged the forest, but microbes encased the root...
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World's Most Expensive Dinosaur Fossil 'Apex' Returns To NYC Museum
The Stegosaurus, nicknamed Apex, will be available for public viewing for the next four years at an NYC museum.
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Fossilised Dinosaur Droppings Could Reveal Secrets Behind Their Evolution into a Dominant Species, Says Study
A study published in Nature has analysed 200-million-year-old fossilised dinosaur faeces (coprolites), uncovering critical insights into early ecosystems. According to researchers, coprolites contained undigested plant matter, prey remains, and even charcoal, offering a glimpse into dinosaur diets and environmental conditions during the Late Triass...
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Faeces, Vomit Fossils Reveal How Dinosaurs Bested All Competition
An asteroid struck Earth 66 million years ago, triggering a horrific mass extinction. But the way the dinosaurs came to supremacy is less well understood.
-
Fossils of Dinosaur With Armoured Plate and Bony Spikes Found, Could Withstand Impacts From Car Crash
Borealopelta markmitchelli, an armoured dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous, possessed highly durable keratin armour. A recent study reveals that its armour was capable of withstanding impacts equivalent to modern car crashes. This robust structure, a thick keratin sheath over bony plates, likely served both for predator protection and for combat am...
