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The T-Rex’s Mouth Is Massive, So How Many Teeth Did It Have? Maybe Not As Many As You Might Think, But They Were Very Large.
31+ min ago (554+ words) Dinosaurs were huge, and one of the biggest of them was the Tyrannosaurus Rex. This iconic dino has always been considered a giant, but in 2024, a computer modeling study bumped up its estimated size by as much as 70%, making it…...
World’s Largest Dinosaur Remains Structurally Sound
2+ day, 37+ min ago (464+ words) The Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce (DDCC), in collaboration with the Town of Drumheller and Trave... The Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce (DDCC), in collaboration with the Town of Drumheller and Travel Drumheller, is pleased to share an update on…...
World's Largest Dinosaur needs a new home
49+ min ago (120+ words) Published Mar 24, 2026 3:30 PM EDT "Completing a structural assessment was identified as the first step to better understand the attraction's condition and expected longevity, so partners could begin to explore long-term options for the dinosaur," the Chamber of Commerce explained in…...
Hidden deep in Borneo, this tiny “dragon” could be the world’s most mysterious reptile
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (361+ words) The earless monitor lizard is a true living fossil. Scientists believe its most recent common ancestor lived more than 66 million years ago, during the age of the dinosaurs. This remarkable evolutionary longevity makes it an especially fascinating subject for researchers....
15-Million-Year-Old Strong-Jawed Cat Discovered With Only a Jaw Bone
4+ hour, 23+ min ago (513+ words) Home " News " 15-Million-Year-Old Strong-Jawed Cat Discovered With Only a Jaw Bone The world is ancient, older than we may know. Although we humans like to think that we know everything, there is so much yet to discover. Animals are one…...
AI IDig Sparks Archaeology Revolution: Virtual Digs
6+ hour, 5+ min ago (421+ words) The days of an archaeologist studying soil traces with a shovel in hand seem to be numbered. Digital archaeologists will soon launch the first version of software capable of carrying out a virtual excavation. Excavations are time-consuming, expensive, and disruptive....
The shocking fossils that show T. rex wasn't the king of the dinosaurs
4+ hour, 18+ min ago (779+ words) We've always thought that Tyrannosaurus rex was an unchallenged apex predator during the dying days of the dinosaurs. But a fresh look at controversial fossils has prompted palaeontology's biggest-ever U-turn When you come for the king, you best not miss…...
Model of small armored dinosaur goes on display at Museum of Northern Arizona
5+ hour, 19+ min ago (234+ words) FLAGSTAFF " A life-size skeletal model of Scutellosaurus, one of the earliest known armored dinosaurs, is now on display next to the Dilophosaurus model at the Museum of Northern Arizona. To help visitors compare the two ancient creatures, new interpretive panels…...
Scientists have found ancient DNA in 252 samples taken from the seafloor and have discovered that, 16,000 years ago, a lush and vibrant land existed beneath the North Sea
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (811+ words) Home - Environment - Scientists have found ancient DNA in 252 samples taken from the seafloor and have discovered that, 16,000 years ago, a lush and vibrant land existed beneath the North Sea If you picture the North Sea, you think of rough water,…...
Scientists have learnt to read ocean history from turtle shells
20+ hour, 19+ min ago (174+ words) Sea turtle shells are made up of hard plates called scutes that grow in layers throughout their lives. In effect, the shell "records" the life of the animal and the environment around it. Scientists examined the shells of 24 sea turtles…...