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‘Astonishing’ new dinosaur species discovered in the Sahara

February 22, 2026 9:29 am

Fossils of Spinosaurus mirabilis, a massive fish-hunting predator that lived 95 million years ago in present-day Niger, reveal a rare scimitar-shaped crest and reshape what scientists know about spinosaurs.

This study involved more Tyrannosaurus specimens - many ‌of them held at the Museum of the Rockies in Montana - than previous research into the life history of this species. (Image: Reuters)

Tyrannosaurus rex did not reach full size until age 40, reveals study

January 17, 2026 3:57 pm

Tyrannosaurus prowled western North America during the Cretaceous Period at the twilight of the age of dinosaurs before an asteroid struck Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula 66 million years ago.

This dinosaur really knew how to get a grip

January 13, 2026 9:51 am

The tiny thief had a handy hack to get to that meal: a multitooled forelimb comprising a giant claw, two side digits and a set of spikes that were ideal for clutching the smooth surface of an egg.

Additional mosasaur teeth from slightly older nearby sites showed similar freshwater signals, strengthening the conclusion that some mosasaurs occupied rivers during the final million years before their extinction. (Image: Christopher DiPiazza)

Mosasaurs may have adapted to freshwater rivers before mass extinction: Study

December 18, 2025 11:28 am

A rare fossil discovery challenges the long-held view of mosasaurs as strictly ocean-dwelling reptiles

Researchers think it holds embryonic remnants. If accurate, it would signify a pivotal point in palaeontology, potentially assisting scientists in understanding how dinosaurs developed and matured. It might also reveal details about their origin. (Image: El Pais)

Pristine 70-million-year-old dinosaur egg unearthed in Patagonia; hints at ancient breeding ground

November 05, 2025 12:48 pm

A near-perfect fossil egg from a carnivorous dinosaur, surrounded by reptile and mammal remains, could rewrite what we know about prehistoric nurseries.

Dinosaur fossils discovered in US' Montana reveal new species from late cretaceous period

October 23, 2025 2:40 pm

Five specimens now attributed to B. harmoni were discovered in the area, marking the first known pachycephalosaurid species from the Late Cretaceous period to be found in that region.

Indian researchers have discovered a rare 200-million-year-old phytosaur fossil in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district

A rare Jurassic-era fossil has been discovered in India; know all about it

August 28, 2025 1:29 pm

The fossil was found in Megha village, located within the vast and ancient Lathi Formation, a geological structure known to have supported life during the age of the dinosaurs

French customs seize dinosaur teeth in lorry near Italian border

February 16, 2025 1:58 am

The fossils were found inside two parcels, prompting authorities to send them for analysis at a prehistory museum in Menton.

How an asteroid from beyond Jupiter ended the age of dinosaurs

August 16, 2024 6:45 pm

Scientists have analysed the geochemical makeup of samples from the asteroid’s impact site to locate where it came from

A, mounted skeleton in right lateral view and B, laid out with missing elements reconstructed before mounting.

The woman who sold the world’s most expensive dinosaur

July 19, 2024 10:38 am

The largest of its kind ever found, Apex was projected to sell for $4 million to $6 million. The dinosaur sold for more than 10 times that estimate to Kenneth Griffin, a hedge fund billionaire, according to reports.