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'Terror crocodile' had teeth 'the size of bananas,' researchers find

August 11, 2020

'Terror crocodile' had teeth 'the size of bananas,' researchers find

Giant "terror crocodiles" that reached more than 30 feet in length had teeth "the size of bananas," according to a newly published study.

Dinosaur diagnosed with malignant cancer for the first time: researchers say

August 7, 2020

Dinosaur diagnosed with malignant cancer for the first time: researchers say

Researchers on Monday announced the discovery and diagnosis of an aggressive type of bone cancer in a dinosaur, making it the first known example of a dinosaur afflicted by malignant cancer, according to a study.

World's smallest dinosaur is no more: 2-inch creature likely a lizard instead

August 5, 2020

World's smallest dinosaur is no more: 2-inch creature likely a lizard instead

Just a few months after a group of researchers trumpeted their discovery of the world's tiniest dinosaur, the same researchers have retracted their findings, noting it was likely a lizard instead.

Bizarre 'Captain Hook' dinosaur with long claws discovered in Montana Badlands

July 14, 2020

Bizarre 'Captain Hook' dinosaur with long claws discovered in Montana Badlands

Researchers have discovered a new species of dinosaur, known as Trirarchuncus prairiensis, in the Montana Badlands with a unique hooked claw at the end of its arms.

Fossilized remains of a baby dinosaur discovered in Alaska may alter how they're viewed

July 9, 2020

Fossilized remains of a baby dinosaur discovered in Alaska may alter how they're viewed

A few days after reports emerged of a 4-inch reptile that was a relative of the dinosaurs, researchers have discovered the fossilized remains of a baby raptor in Alaska.

'Jurassic Park' got nearly everything wrong about Dilophosaurus, new study says

July 8, 2020

'Jurassic Park' got nearly everything wrong about Dilophosaurus, new study says

Even though Dilophosaurus was a "beautiful, but deadly" addition to Jurassic Park, the hit movie of the same name was wildly incorrect in how it portrayed the deadly dinosaur, a new study suggests.

Scientists discover diminutive dinosaur ancestor: a 4-inch 'tiny bug slayer'

July 7, 2020

Scientists discover diminutive dinosaur ancestor: a 4-inch 'tiny bug slayer'

Researchers have discovered an ancient relative of dinosaurs, a 4-inch reptile that lived 237 million years ago.

Dinosaurs were definitely killed by asteroid and not volcano, new study says

June 30, 2020

Dinosaurs were definitely killed by asteroid and not volcano, new study says

If there was any doubt that the dinosaurs went extinct due to the massive asteroid that hit Earth 65 million years ago, a new study hopes to put the controversy to bed.

'Jurassic Park' discovery: Giant footprints shed new light on huge carnivorous dinosaurs

June 19, 2020

'Jurassic Park' discovery: Giant footprints shed new light on huge carnivorous dinosaurs

The discovery of huge prehistoric footprints has shed new light on what has been described as Australia’s “Jurassic Park”.

Early dinosaur eggs may have been 'soft like a turtle's,' study says

June 18, 2020

Early dinosaur eggs may have been 'soft like a turtle's,' study says

A new study suggests the eggs of early dinosaurs were soft-shelled, going against popular belief.