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A new species of dome-headed dinosaur has been discovered in fossils found in Montana, according to researchers. The dinosaur, named Brontotholus harmoni, belongs to the family pachycephalosauridae and is believed to have lived about 75 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous period,
Scientists discovered that some dinosaur “mummies," such as Edmontosaurus annectens, weren’t preserved skin but clay molds formed by microbes
A new species of dome-headed dinosaur has been discovered in fossils found in Montana, according to researchers.
In a new study, researchers said they uncovered part of a skull as well as arm, leg and tail bones from the Lago Colhué Huapi rock formation in Patagonia. They noticed unique features in the bones that made them realize this could be a new species.
The people have spoken, and L.A.’s newest Jurassic-era resident has its forever name. Dinosaur fans who responded to the museum’s request for input overwhelmingly chose to call the Natural History Museum’s new 70-foot-long sauropod “Gnatalie.”
Scientists have unveiled a previously unknown tyrannosaur species that fundamentally changes our understanding of how the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex evolved. The newly identified dinosaur, named Khankhuuluu mongoliensis - meaning "Dragon Prince of Mongolia" - represents a critical evolutionary link between small prehistoric predators and the colossal apex hunters that would dominate the Late Cretaceous period.
Imaging technology has revolutionized paleontology, allowing scientists to study fossils that are buried deep in the rock or too small to handle. Two recent studies I was involved with show some of the technology's potential,
The Los Angeles County Natural History Museum is seeking the public’s help in naming a 70-foot-long sauropod skeleton unearthed by the museum’s paleontologists. The dinosaur will be the focal point of the NHM Commons, a $75-million welcome center ...
The theft of the beloved dinosaur statue upset residents of a Los Angeles neighborhood that was damaged by wildfires earlier this year. Then she was returned with an apology.
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Stolen Brentwood gas station dinosaur returned with apology note
The dinosaur's disappearance captured the attention of residents, including actor Jamie Lee Curtis, who posted a video of the crime.