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New Megaraptoran Dinosaur Species Discovered in Argentina

A new megaraptoran dinosaur species, Joaquinraptor casali, was discovered in Argentina's Lago Colhué Huapi rock formation, offering one of the most complete megaraptoran skeletons yet, shedding light on this mysterious group that lived 66 to 70 million years ago.

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Oldest and Most Complete Pachycephalosaur Fossil Unearthed in Mongolia

A team of scientists in Mongolia have discovered the oldest and most complete fossil of a pachycephalosaur, a juvenile from a previously unknown species called Zavacephale rinpoche, dating back 108-115 million years, offering significant insights into the evolution and anatomy of these dinosaurs.

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Extinct Spicomellus Dinosaur: Oldest Known Ankylosaur with Extreme Armor

Researchers described a newly discovered Jurassic Period dinosaur, Spicomellus, an ankylosaur with unique armor features, including meter-long neck spikes, discovered in Morocco's Atlas Mountains.

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Oldest Ankylosaur Fossil Unearthed in Morocco Shows Unique Armor

Researchers in Morocco discovered fossilized remains of *Spicomellus*, a 13-foot-long Jurassic ankylosaur dating back 165 million years, possessing unique armor including meter-long neck spikes and spiky ribs, unlike any other known creature, suggesting a role in both defense and display.

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New Dinosaur Species with Sail Discovered on Isle of Wight

A new species of dinosaur, Istiorachis macarthurae, has been identified from 125-million-year-old fossils found on the Isle of Wight, possessing a sail-like structure on its back, suggesting greater dinosaur diversity than previously thought.

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New Research Suggests Megalodon Was 80 Feet Long and Sleek

A new study suggests the extinct megalodon shark, previously thought to be up to 50 feet long, could have reached 80 feet (24 meters), with a sleeker body shape resembling a lemon shark rather than a great white, according to a study published Sunday in the journal Palaeontologia Electronica.

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Discovery of a Million-Year-Old Tyrannosaurus Rex Eggshell Fragment

A 5-millimeter fragment of a fossilized eggshell, discovered in Wyoming in 2022 by researchers from the Oertijdmuseum Boxtel, has been identified as potentially belonging to a Tyrannosaurus Rex, a finding confirmed after three years of research and analysis.

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Storms Likely Caused Death of Two Tiny Pterosaur Fossils in Germany

Two exceptionally well-preserved pterosaur fossils, nicknamed "Lucky" and "Lucky II", found in Germany, likely died after strong winds broke their wings, causing them to fall into a lagoon and drown, according to a new study.

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Newly Discovered Spicomellus Dinosaur: A Heavily Armored Beast

A newly identified species of ankylosaur, Spicomellus, unearthed in Morocco's Atlas Mountains, boasted a formidable array of defenses including six rib spines, a protective pelvic shield, a neck collar with four massive spines (one measuring 87 centimeters), and a rudimentary tail club, pushing back...

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Extravagant Ankylosaur Fossil Rewrites Dinosaur Evolution

A 165-million-year-old ankylosaur fossil, *Spicomellus afer*, discovered near Boulemane, Morocco, possesses extravagant armor suggesting display functions, pushing back the timeline for tail weaponry evolution by 30 million years and highlighting the issue of fossil poaching.

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Ancient Proteins Extracted from 24-Million-Year-Old Fossil

Scientists extracted ancient proteins from a 24-million-year-old fossilized rhinoceros tooth discovered in Canada's Arctic, revealing the oldest detailed protein sequence ever recorded and opening new avenues in paleoproteomics research.

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Archaeopteryx Fossil Confirms Active Flight

Analysis of an exceptionally well-preserved Archaeopteryx fossil at Chicago's Field Museum reveals previously unseen soft tissues and flight feathers, confirming active flapping flight and offering unprecedented insight into this early bird's anatomy and evolutionary significance.

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