dinosaurs
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Fancy Dinosaur With Bizarre Shoulder Decorations Was the Peacock of the Cretaceous
The re-analysis of an old fossil has revealed features never seen before in a dinosaur, including a long, fur-like mane along its back and a pair of stiff structures jutting out from its shoulders. Scientists say these elaborate decorations were likely used for display, in what is a very early version of peacocking.
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How Fluffy Pterosaurs Have Reignited Dinosaur Debates
When fossils of the oldest known bird, Archaeopteryx, were first discovered almost 160 years ago, the find created a puzzle that has troubled palaeontologists ever since. These fossils were celebrated for their chimera-like combination of supposedly reptilian features (such as a bony tail and jaws with teeth) and those seemingly unique to birds – in…
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The First Dinosaur Feather Ever Found Is Still Controversial
A fossilised feather found 159 years ago in Germany has returned to the paleontological spotlight, with new research declaring the feather as having come from the bird-like Archaeopteryx, much to the chagrin of dissenting scientists.
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Auction of Unusually Complete T. Rex Skeleton Could Smash Sales Record
On October 6, Christie’s will be auctioning off Stan — one of the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons ever found. The skeleton could fetch a record price at the auction, with estimates as high as $US8 ($11) million.