Uncovering the Unusual Dynasty of Spinosaurus through Early Bones

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Source: National Geographic
Uncovering the Unusual Dynasty of Spinosaurus through Early Bones
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Early fossils of spinosaurs, a group of unusual dinosaurs with elongated snouts and crocodile-like teeth, have been discovered in Morocco. The fossils date back to the Middle Jurassic period, around 168 million years ago, and suggest that spinosaurs were already a diverse and successful group of predators at this time. The discovery sheds new light on the evolution and ancient history of these fascinating creatures.

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