A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Queensland has revealed that the Rhoetosaurus brownei, a 24-tonne dinosaur, may have walked on its tiptoes, similar to how humans wear high heels. The research, which analyzed fossils of Australia's only named Jurassic sauropod, aimed to better understand how such an enormous creature could support its own body … [Read more...] about The ‘High-Heeled’ Dinosaur: New Research Sheds Light on How Rhoetosaurus Brownei Supported Its Weight
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Deinosuchus: The Giant Prehistoric Crocodilian
Deinosuchus, an extinct genus of alligatoroid crocodilian, is closely related to modern alligators and caimans. It roamed the earth 82 to 73 million years ago, during the Late Cretaceous period. The Deinosuchus was an apex predator, with the largest adults measuring a massive 10.64 meters in length. This prehistoric reptile was a formidable creature, with a skull that … [Read more...] about Deinosuchus: The Giant Prehistoric Crocodilian
The Connection between Dinosaurs and Emus: Debunking the Myth of Dinosaur Deniers
In modern times, we have an overwhelming amount of evidence to support the existence of dinosaurs. Fossilized remains have been discovered all over the world, and we have a pretty good idea of what these magnificent creatures looked like and how they lived. However, there are still some people out there who deny the existence of dinosaurs, claiming that they are nothing more … [Read more...] about The Connection between Dinosaurs and Emus: Debunking the Myth of Dinosaur Deniers
Scientists In France Have Discovered A Giant Femur From A Dinosaur
A massive dinosaur thigh bone was discovered by researchers in south-western France at an excavation site that has produced fossils for almost ten years. The Angeac femur, which measured two meters (6.6 feet) in length, is believed to have belonged to a sauropod, a plant-eating dinosaur with a long neck and tail. One of the biggest land animals to ever exist was the … [Read more...] about Scientists In France Have Discovered A Giant Femur From A Dinosaur
The Oldest Dinosaur Ever Discovered In Africa Is A Brand-New Species
Incredibly, the specimen isn't just ancient but also near-complete. A graduate student from Virginia Tech's Department of Geosciences discovered the oldest dinosaur ever discovered in Africa. The ancient animal was mostly intact, allowing palaeontologists to identify it as a previously unknown species. The ancient dinosaur walked on two legs, weighed between 9 and 29 … [Read more...] about The Oldest Dinosaur Ever Discovered In Africa Is A Brand-New Species