dinosaurs
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Carnivorous Dinosaur Discovered In Utah Was A True Jurassic Nightmare
One of the things that really bugs me about the Jurassic Park movies is the prominent role given to Tyrannosaurus rex—a dinosaur that didn’t appear until the ensuing Cretaceous period. I am therefore thrilled to learn about Allosaurus jimmadseni, a newly described apex predator that, unlike T. rex, actually lived during the Jurassic and was…
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Amber Fossils Reveal Lice-Like Bugs Crawling In Dinosaur Feathers
Ancient insects similar to modern lice parasitized dinosaurs by feasting on their feathers, as evidenced by a pair of fascinating new amber fossils.
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Incredible New Fossils Show How Quickly Mammals Took Over After Dinosaur Extinction
An absolute treasure trove of rare fossils has been uncovered in central Colorado. The collection reveals the stunning speed at which mammals emerged and diversified once the dinosaurs were gone.