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A “heron from hell,” the size of a city bus and with razor-sharp, backward-pointing crocodile teeth. That’s how the first completely new dinosaur species to be discovered in over a hundred years is described.
New “Hell Heron” Spinosaurus Discovered in the Sahara With Giant Blade Crest
A blade-crested Spinosaurus discovered in the Sahara is rewriting the final chapter of dinosaur evolution. A study published in Science reports the discovery of Spinosaurus mirabilis, a newly identified spinosaurid species from Niger. The fossils were uncovered in a remote part of the central Sahara by a 20-member team led by Paul Sereno, PhD, Professor [...]
New 'hell heron' Spinosaurus species found in remote Sahara 70 years after fossil clue
Paleontologists have announced the discovery of a new species of Spinosaurus — the meat-eating dinosaur that may have rivaled T. rex in size.The new species, called Spinosaurus mirabilis, lived 95 to 100 million years ago. The fossil remains were found in the Sahara Desert, in a remote location called Jenguebi, in the country of Niger.Recently detailed in the journal Science, the discovery was years in the making — with researchers finding jaw f…
The striking spiny lizard has a distinctive horn between its eyes.
Sabre-crested Spinosaurus discovered in Sahara Desert
New Delhi: Fossils discovered in the Sahara Desert have been used to identify a new species of Spinosaurus. The creature, named Spinosaurus mirabilis had a striking scimitar-shaped crest, that was probably used to compete with rivals and attract mates. When the scientists first encountered the remains in November 2019, the crest and jaw fragments were so large and unexpected, that they did not recognise the animal. A larger team returned in 2022…
The world of paleontology has undergone a dramatic shift in recent weeks following the confirmation of a new dinosaur species discovered deep within the Sahara Desert. The finding has generated significant impact on the international scientific community. Here are the details. What we know about the discovery of a new dinosaur species: According to researchers, it is a new species of Spinosaurus, known as “Spinosaurus mirabilis,” whose name mea…
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