# Dinosaurs
T. rex Gets a Lip Makeover: Researchers Reveal Scaly Lips Covered its Teeth
A new study challenges the belief that predatory dinosaurs, such as Tyrannosaurus rex, had lipless mouths and permanently exposed teeth as shown in Jurassic Park. The study found that these dinosaurs actually had scaly, lizard-like lips covering and sealing their mouths.
New Research Suggests T. Rex Had Scaly Lips Covering Its Teeth
Scientists are disputing long-held beliefs about the appearance of Tyrannosaurus rex and other large theropod dinosaurs, according to a study published on Thursday in the journal Science. The study suggests that the common image of T. rex baring its massive, sharp teeth with an open mouth might be inaccurate.
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Top 5 Reasons to Check Out Jurassic Quest
Meet a life-like baby dinosaur, watch a raptor show – these are just a few reasons why we had a blast at Jurassic Quest. The world-famous experience also includes dino rides and crafts, digging for fossils, and trainers full of fun facts to keep all kids entertained, from the young ones to the young at heart. We caught the show in Denver, but they have many upcoming spots and travel internationally.
Jurassic-Era Dinosaur Had a 50-foot Long Neck, the Size of a Semi-trailer Truck
Scientists have recently discovered that a dinosaur, which roamed East Asia 162 million years ago during the Jurassic period, had the longest neck of all known dinosaurs. The creature, named Mamenchisaurus sinocanadorum, had an impressive neck that stretched to 50 feet, according to a paper published in the Journal of Systematic Paleontology.
Paleontologists Discover Evidence of Prehistoric Flying Reptiles in Oregon
A team of paleontologists and volunteers found potential evidence of an ancient pterosaur colony in central Oregon. They dug in the Hudspeth Formation in 2021 and found a debris flow with fossils from 100 to 113 million years ago.
A jaw-dropping dinosaur fossil footprint, largest of its kind, was newly discovered on the rough shoreline of Yorkshire
A giant fossil footprint belonging to a flesh-eating dinosaur - the largest fossil footprint of its type - was discovered along Yorkshire's rocky coastline. A team of scientists and paleontologists found a giant fossil footprint belonging to a flesh-eating dinosaur, its most enormous fossil footprint. Further analysis of the fossil footprint and the surrounding area will help scientists understand how dinosaurs lived there. [i]
Interactive Life-Size Dinosaur Experience Coming to Pennsylvania this Month
Have you ever wondered what life would be like if humans and dinosaurs coexisted like in the world of Jurassic Park? Well, now you can find out with the incredible interactive experience coming to Philadelphia later this month. Keep reading to learn more.
Dinosaur Adventure on 2/4 and 2/5
Dinosaur Adventure will be in town this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on Saturday, February 4th and on Sunday, February 5th. The Dinosaur Adventure is a fun-filled event for dinosaur enthusiasts and their families with a life-sized dinosaur exhibit. All of the dinosaurs are built to scale along with movement and roaring.
120-Million-Year-Old Fossil Bird Reveals Surprising Link to T-Rex in Bird Evolution
Scientists in China have made a groundbreaking discovery of a 120-million-year-old fossil bird that offers new clues about the evolution of birds from landbound dinosaurs. The dove-sized bird, Cratonavis zhui, was found in the Jiufotang Formation, an ancient rock formation in northeastern China known for its well-preserved feathered dinosaurs and archaic birds.
A Current Dinosaur Looking like a Stingray with a Trimming tool All over Provides Angler with the Shock of His Life
In spite of the fact that shark-like for all intents and purposes, the smalltooth sawfish is really a beam having gills with mouths situated under their bodies. They are imperiled fish because of territory misfortune which is tracked down in the tropical waters of the Atlantic Sea as well as estuaries.
A Modern-Day Dinosaur Resembling a Stingray with a Chainsaw on its Face Gives Fisherman the Shock of His Life
Although shark-like in appearance, the smalltooth sawfish is actually a ray possessing gills with mouths located underneath their bodies. They are endangered fish due to habitat loss which is found in the tropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean as well as estuaries.
Dinosaur Fossil Reveals Bones of a Mammal in Its Stomach
A Microraptor fossilPhoto byWikimedia Commons. A team of scientists from the US, UK, Canada, and China made a unique discovery while analyzing a 120 million-year-old dinosaur fossil. For the only second time in the history of dinosaur research, we have proof of dinosaur-eating mammals.
Scientist Accused of Fabricating Evidence About Dinosaur Extinction
Scientist Robert DePalma explains his findings at NASA. DePalma is accused of fabricating data.Photo byWikimedia Commons. Robert DePalma, a paleontologist from the University of Manchester and a leading TV scientist, is accused of data fraud and faulty conclusions by a colleague. DePalma starred in a Richard Attenborough documentary about the end of dinosaurs, where he claimed to discover the pieces of the asteroid responsible for the extinction of the reptiles.
New Evidence Shows T. Rex May Have Been 70% Bigger Than What Fossils Suggest
Scotty, the largest known T.Rex specimenPhoto byWikimedia Commons. A new study suggests scientists may have underestimated the size of the Tyrannosaurus Rex. To date, the largest T. Rex, named Scotty, weighed 19,555 pounds (8870 kg), the size of almost seven Volkswagen Beetles.
Cute baby goats are being watched by dinosaurs
Good morning and welcome back to the farm! Today's video is of our baby goats who were browsing next to a wall, but our guinea hens, who are related to dinosaurs, kept a close watch on them. There's not much escapes the guinea hens attention, they're very much the watch dogs of the farm and keep a close eye on everybody. They are so funny and beautiful!
A 95-Million-Year Crocodile with a Small Dinosaur in its Stomach
Scientists have discovered a 95-million-year-old crocodile belonging to a species previously unheard of. What they later noticed was that the crocodile had made a meal of a dinosaur before its demise and the contents were still present in its stomach.
Climate Protestors Glue Themselves to a Dinosaur Exhibit in Berlin's Natural History Museum
Dinosaur Hall at the Berlin Natural History Museum.Wikimedia Commons. On Sunday, October 31st, two climate activists glued themselves to a dinosaur display in Berlin’s Natural History Museum. According to the environmentalists, they did this as a protest against the German government’s failure to tackle climate change.