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Asteroid that killed the dinosaurs caused a mile-high tsunami around the Earth

January 7, 2019

Asteroid that killed the dinosaurs caused a mile-high tsunami around the Earth

Dinosaurs went extinct 65 million years ago thanks to a massive asteroid that hit the Earth in the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, now known as the Chicxulub crater. While it's been generally accepted that the asteroid caused a massive disruption in the planet's climate, a new study says the asteroid also caused a worldwide tsunami that reached more than 5,000 feet in the air.

Massive, ancient flying reptile had 'large fangs' that formed 'a toothy cage'

January 2, 2019

Massive, ancient flying reptile had 'large fangs' that formed 'a toothy cage'

Pterosaurs may have scared frenzied tourists in 2015's "Jurassic World," but a newly classified species of the ancient reptile may have scared the wits out of its prey during the Jurassic era because of its massive fangs, a trait largely unseen in any of its relatives.

'Treasure trove' of dinosaur footprints uncovered by strong storms

December 18, 2018

'Treasure trove' of dinosaur footprints uncovered by strong storms

A "treasure trove" of dinosaur footprints — from at least seven different species — that date back about 100 million years have been uncovered by storm surge in the United Kingdom, researchers from the University of Cambridge revealed on Monday.

New giant dinosaur discovered in Russia

December 15, 2018

New giant dinosaur discovered in Russia

A new kind of giant dinosaur has been described in Russia. Dubbed Volgatitan, the herbivore belonged to a family of long-necked dinosaurs called sauropods. It weighed 17 tons and walked the earth 200 million to 65 million years ago.

180-million-year-old 'sea monster' found with skin and blubber

December 6, 2018

180-million-year-old 'sea monster' found with skin and blubber

The fossil of a 180-million-year-old ichthyosaur from the Jurassic era has been discovered and it contains evidence of blubber and skin, making the creature more similar to modern-day dolphins than previously thought.

'Unicorn' from the Ice Age may have existed at the same time as humans, shocking discovery reveals

December 3, 2018

'Unicorn' from the Ice Age may have existed at the same time as humans, shocking discovery reveals

Unicorns may be mythical creatures from ancient literature, but an ancient rhinoceros that was thought to have died out 200,000 years ago bears an eery resemblance to the legendary creature — and may have actually walked the Earth with modern-day humans.

Enormous 20,000-pound 'rhino elephant’ roamed the Triassic

November 26, 2018

Enormous 20,000-pound 'rhino elephant’ roamed the Triassic

Scientists have discovered the fossils of a massive "mammal-like" reptile that roamed the Earth 210 million years ago, with its weight of 9,000kg making it the largest four-legged non-dinosaur to have inhabited the Triassic period.

First-ever Oregon dinosaur bone found by scientists

November 18, 2018

First-ever Oregon dinosaur bone found by scientists

University of Oregon scientists have found the first confirmed dinosaur bone in Oregon, Fox 12 Oregon reports.

Dinosaurs may have had bird-like 'superlungs'

October 29, 2018

Dinosaurs may have had bird-like 'superlungs'

To survive in the Mesozoic era, dinosaurs had to do a lot of running. Whether it was to get some dinner or to not become lunch, they had to be able to break into a sprint at a moment’s notice. Supposedly, dinosaurs like the Velociraptor could run as fast as 40 mph.

T. Rex's puny arms were useful after all

October 19, 2018

T. Rex's puny arms were useful after all

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Tyrannosaurus rex and other meat-eating dinosaurs are often mocked for their laughably puny arms, but new research indicates that these fearsome predators could do a lot more with these little limbs than previously realized.