"Reevaluating Spinosaurus: Uncovering the Truth About Its Aquatic Abilities"

A new analysis led by paleontologists from the University of Chicago reexamines the density of Spinosaurus bones to determine its aquatic behavior, challenging earlier suggestions that it pursued prey underwater. The study found major issues with the statistical technique used in a 2022 Nature study, highlighting the importance of consistent and objective criteria when assessing bone density and classifying behavior. The findings suggest that Spinosaurus was a wader, able to ambush fish in shallow waters, rather than a deep-diving predator.