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science2 months ago

Rare Dinosaur Specimen Discovered as a Shining Jewel

Paleontologists in Mongolia discovered a new species of pachycephalosaur, Zavacephale rinpoche, with a fully developed dome skull, making it the earliest of its kind found to date. The well-preserved skeleton, including the first hand bones of such dinosaurs, provides new insights into their development and behavior, and is considered a significant find in paleontology.

science5 months ago

Mongolian Bird-Like Dinosaur Boasted Powerful Hands

Paleontologists discovered a new bird-like dinosaur species called Shri rapax in Mongolia, dating back 75-72 million years. Notable for its extremely robust hands, this species suggests adaptations for hunting larger prey, possibly due to interactions with ceratopsians. The find adds to the understanding of dromaeosaurid diversity and behavior during the Late Cretaceous.

science7 months ago

New Tyrannosauroid Discovery in Mongolia Reshapes T. rex Evolution

Scientists have discovered a new tyrannosauroid species in Mongolia, named Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, which is the closest known ancestor to T. rex. This medium-sized predator lived around 86 million years ago during the Cretaceous period and provides insight into the evolution of tyrannosaurs, including their migration from Asia to North America and their development into apex predators like T. rex.