All articles tagged with #crest
Paleontologists in Niger describe Spinosaurus mirabilis, a new species with a nearly half-meter tall, keratin-covered scimitar-shaped crest found in an inland river system, suggesting the predator waded in shallow waters rather than swam; the discovery challenges the idea of Spinosaurus as primarily aquatic and hints the crest served in social signaling.
Paleontologists led by Paul Sereno have named Spinosaurus mirabilis from inland Niger in the Sahara, a coastal-dwelling genus found far from the ocean. The specimen features a unique skull crest and crocodile-like teeth, hinting at a possible semi-aquatic lifestyle. The discovery, published in Science, challenges previous assumptions about where Spinosaurus lived and how its skull crest looked.
Scientists discovered a 247-million-year-old Triassic reptile, Mirasaura, with a large, unique crest made of soft tissues containing pigment cells similar to feathers, challenging existing theories on the origins of feathers and hair in amniotes and suggesting these features may have evolved earlier than previously thought.
San Diego Football Club (San Diego FC), the 30th team in Major League Soccer (MLS), has officially revealed its name, crest, and branding. The club worked with design agencies and local soccer supporters to create a brand identity that reflects the unique community of San Diego. The team is owned by Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Mansour, the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, and San Diego Padres infielder Manny Machado. The branding features primary colors of chrome and azul, along with yellow, orange, red, and blue. The club aims to sign foundational players and plans to establish an academy in California through The Right to Dream, expanding its operations to the United States.
Walt Disney made an impromptu visit to the village of Norton Disney in Lincolnshire, UK, in 1949 to trace his ancestry and discovered the family crest of his reputed ancestor, Sir William d'Isney, on a tomb in St Peter's Church. As a tribute, the three lions from the crest have been featured in the title sequence of every Disney film since 2006. The crest is also displayed at Disneyland parks worldwide.
A rare tornado ripped through Virginia Beach, causing damage to buildings and vehicles. Meanwhile, the Mississippi River is set to crest in the coming days, leading to potential flooding in several states. In other news, a rare tornado also tore through Palm Beach, Florida.