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Carnivorous Dinosaur Big As School Bus Unearthed

The species sheds fresh light on the evolution of carnivorous species of dinosaurs

Zenger · May 19, 2023

Quiz | Easy like Sunday morning: on scientific names

easy like sunday morning quiz by berty ashley

The Hindu · May 19, 2023

Chonkosaurus, where are you? The hunt for Chicago’s celebrity snapping turtle

A team of journalists and an expert from the Field Museum set out this week to find the renowned reptile that had recently been spotted on the Chicago River.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 18, 2023

Terrifying monster dino the size of a school bus dug up

Carnivorous beast had powerful jaws and razor-sharp teeth

Wales Online · May 18, 2023

Dino Invasion World takes over a Manchester park this weekend and tickets cost a fiver

It will feature walking dinosaurs, shows, a trail and more

Manchester Evening News · May 18, 2023

Long-necked dinosaur fossil found by Argentine scientists is one of biggest ever

Argentine paleontologists have discovered the remains of a gigantic new species of long-necked herbivorous dinosaur in the country's southern Patagonia region, saying the beast ranks as one of the largest ever discovered.

Reuters · May 18, 2023

Another mega-dinosaur found in Argentina

BUENOS AIRES: Argentine paleontologists have discovered the remains of a gigantic new species of long-necked herbivorous dinosaur in the country’s southern Patagonia region, saying the beast ranks as one of the largest ever discovered.

Bangkok Post · May 18, 2023

Scientists warn Maugean skate, Tasmania’s ‘thylacine of the sea’, one extreme weather event from extinction

Researchers warn rapid action needed to prevent the extinction of an ancient fish species found only in Macquarie Harbour

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2023

A CT scanner is changing our understanding of dinosaurs and the landscape of prehistoric outback Queensland

Palaeontologist Scott Hocknull likened his research to a crime scene, minus the criminals and eyewitnesses. Now, he's using technology to better understand the fossils found in Australia.

ABC News · May 15, 2023

Shocked schoolgirl, 12, finds huge tooth from biggest shark to ever live

Schoolgirl Cydney Root, 12, found a tooth which once belonged to a fearsome megaladon, the largest shark to ever live in the world's oceans which could fit two humans in its mouth

Daily Mirror · May 13, 2023