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Scientists discover new Spinosaurus species deep in the Sahara
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (567+ words) Scientists have discovered a new species of the famous dinosaur Spinosaurus in the central Sahara Desert, revealing surprising details about how these unusual predators lived. The species, named Spinosaurus mirabilis, was uncovered in Niger by a 20-member international team led…...
Hell heron: 95-million-year-old new dinosaur species found in the Sahara Desert
5+ hour, 7+ min ago (378+ words) Trending News: Deep in the scorching Sahara, where endless dunes hide ancient tales, a team of paleontologists came across a fossil which is no less than treasure, a. Deep in the scorching Sahara, where endless dunes hide ancient tales, a team…...
18,000-Year-Old Evidence of Human Brain Consumption Found in Poland’s Maszycka Cave
14+ hour, 52+ min ago (781+ words) Published in Scientific Reports, the study uses advanced 3D microscopic analysis to confirm that the cut marks and fractures found on human bones were made by stone tools shortly after death. The findings strongly suggest deliberate processing of bodies for food…...
A New Species Of Spinosaurus With A Blade-Like Crest On Its Head Was Discovered In Niger
16+ hour, 5+ min ago (586+ words) A new Spinosaurus species with a tall, blade-like crest on its head was discovered in what is now Niger. Researchers named it Spinosaurus mirabilis. It lived around 95 million years ago in an area with plenty of rivers. The new discovery…...
Video New dinosaur species discovered deep in the Sahara Desert
16+ hour, 9+ min ago (217+ words) Spinosaurus Mirabilis is believed to be roughly the size of a Tyrannosaurus Rex and about 95 million years old, researchers said New dinosaur species discovered deep in the Sahara Desert Spinosaurus Mirabilis is believed to be roughly the size of a…...
12 Prehistoric Predators That Would Terrorize Todays Earth
17+ hour, 55+ min ago (1285+ words) Long before humans dominated Earth, our planet was ruled by creatures so formidable that they would send shivers down the spines of even our bravest modern-day adventurers. These prehistoric predators, perfectly evolved killing machines, roamed land, sea, and air with…...
‘Astonishing’ new dinosaur species discovered in the Sahara
19+ hour, 33+ min ago (470+ words) Palaeontologists have announced the discovery of a massive new dinosaur species in a remote stretch of the Sahara Desert, describing the find as both unexpected and deeply emotional. The dinosaur, named Spinosaurus mirabilis, roamed what is now Niger more than…...
This Strange Spiky Dinosaur Had Skin Unlike Anything We've Ever Seen
20+ hour, 4+ min ago (517+ words) Some dinosaurs were scaly, some were covered in bony plates of armor, and others were even feathered. But now paleontologists have discovered a new species with a type of skin covering that's never been seen in dinosaurs before: hollow spikes....
Narwhals Are Real—And Their Unicorn Horn Is Actually a Tooth
21+ hour, 2+ min ago (1232+ words) Chris is the co-founder of 'Animals Around The Globe' and a fervent wildlife enthusiast with extensive travels across diverse ecosystems worldwide. From exploring the marine wonders in the Azores and witnessing the vast savannas of Kenya, to delving deep into…...
20 Dinosaur Discoveries That Changed What We Know About Prehistoric Life
21+ hour, 48+ min ago (695+ words) Home " Wildlife " 20 Dinosaur Discoveries That Changed What We Know About Prehistoric Life The initial discovery of dinosaur fossils occurred in the early 19th century. William Buckland, an English geologist, described the first scientifically recognized dinosaur, Megalosaurus, in 1824. This discovery was a…...