"Reevaluating Spinosaurus: Debunking the Deep-Sea Hunter Theory"

Researchers have debated the lifestyle of the Spinosaurus aegyptiacus, a giant sail-backed dinosaur, with some arguing it was a fast swimming predator while others believe it was an ambush predator at the water's edge. A new study re-examined the density of the dinosaur's bones to determine its life habits in water, disputing a previous study's claim that it was an underwater forager. The latest findings suggest that Spinosaurus was a semiaquatic, fish-eating predator that ambushed prey in shallow water, leading to comparisons of it being a "heron from hell." However, the study has been disputed by another team of researchers who argue that the bone density supports their claim of Spinosaurus being a deep diver.