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A 67-million-year-old juvenile pachycephalosaur fossil from Saskatchewan, Canada (CMNFV 22039) offers the first postcranial look at these dome-headed dinosaurs, revealing long hindlimbs and rapid juvenile growth that imply faster locomotion and a different development path than previously understood.
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.
A new dome-headed dinosaur named Zavacephale rinpoche, discovered in Mongolia, is the oldest known member of its group, dating back to 115-108 million years ago. It is notable for its well-preserved skull, small size, and evidence of omnivorous diet, challenging previous ideas about the evolution of dome-headed dinosaurs.
A new species of domed pachycephalosaur from the early Cretaceous of Mongolia has been described, with detailed fossil data, phylogenetic analyses, and registration in ZooBank, shedding light on dinosaur diversity and skull morphology.
A remarkably well-preserved and complete fossil of Zavacephale rinpoche, the oldest known pachycephalosaur, was discovered in Mongolia, providing new insights into the evolution and development of dome-headed dinosaurs, including details about its skull, stomach stones, and juvenile status, which could revolutionize understanding of these animals.
A remarkably complete and ancient fossil of Zavacephale rinpoche, the oldest known dome-headed dinosaur, was discovered in Mongolia, dating back 115 to 108 million years, which is about 14 million years earlier than previously thought, providing new insights into the evolution of head-butting dinosaurs.
A new species of pachycephalosaur, Platytholus clemensi, has been discovered in Montana's Hell Creek Formation. The dinosaur had a dome-shaped head with traces of keratin, giving it a "brush cut" appearance. The researchers believe that the keratin bristles were used for display and courting, rather than head-butting rituals. The discovery also revealed a head wound that had healed partially in life, but the cause remains unknown. The study suggests that the dinosaur likely distinguished gender by color, similar to modern birds.
A new dinosaur, Platytholus clemensi, has been discovered in Montana's Hell Creek Formation. The plant-eating dinosaur had rows of tough bristles like a toothbrush on its head, made of keratin, and grew up to 15 feet long. The researchers suggest that the bristles were used for display or social and biological interactions involving visual communication. The discovery of the bristles points to more of an elaborate headdress rather than a defence mechanism. The shape of the domed heads of pachycephalosaurs changed as the animals matured, becoming more prominent and elaborate as they approached adulthood, suggesting they were used for sexual display and courting.