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science1 day ago•204 min saved

Gus the T. rex Heads to Sotheby’s Auction, Sparking Science-Access Debate

A newly unearthed, 38-foot-long T. rex skeleton nicknamed Gus from the Hell Creek Formation is set to be auctioned at Sotheby’s in New York, potentially becoming the most expensive fossil sale; while it’s among the largest and most complete finds, experts warn that private ownership risks removing critical specimens from public, verifiable scientific study and museum access, fueling a broader debate about fossil stewardship and open science.

via CNN|

#fossil-auction #hell-creek-formation #private-ownership

science-and-nature2 years ago•2 min saved

Schoolboys Discover Rare T. Rex Fossil in North Dakota

Three boys discovered a rare T. rex fossil in North Dakota's Hell Creek Formation, which has been transported to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science for preparation and display. The fossil, named "The Brothers," includes significant parts of the dinosaur and will be featured in a special exhibit and documentary.

via Daily Caller|

#denver-museum-of-nature-and-science #fossil-discovery #hell-creek-formation

paleontology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Student Discovers Terrifying Bear-Sized Dinosaur Species Online"

Scientists have discovered a new species of dinosaur, Eoneophron infernalis, previously thought to be a juvenile of the known species Anzu, challenging the understanding of dinosaur diversity before the asteroid collision that led to their extinction. The fossil, found in the Hell Creek Formation, suggests that caenagnathid diversity has been underestimated, potentially requiring mass reclassification in museums. This finding could change our understanding of the demise of dinosaurs and their ecosystem before the asteroid collision.

via The Sun|

#asteroid #caenagnathidae #dinosaur

paleontology2 years ago•6 min saved

"Uncovering the Terrifying 'Chicken from Hell': New Dinosaur Species Revealed"

The discovery of a new species of birdlike dinosaur, Eoneophron infernalis, challenges the belief that dinosaur diversity was declining before the asteroid impact that led to their extinction. Fossil evidence suggests that there are more dinosaur species from the late Cretaceous period yet to be discovered, potentially altering our understanding of dinosaur populations at the time of the mass extinction event. The findings also indicate that caenagnathid dinosaurs, including the well-known "chicken from Hell" Anzu, were thriving and stable in diversity before the asteroid impact.

via ScienceAlert|

#dinosaurs #eoneophron-infernalis #extinction

paleontology2 years ago•6 min saved

"Discovery of New 'Hell Chicken' Dinosaur Challenges Extinction Theory"

A new study challenges the belief that dinosaur diversity was declining before the asteroid impact 66 million years ago. Researchers discovered a new species of birdlike dinosaur, Eoneophron infernalis, in the Hell Creek Formation, suggesting that dinosaur populations were stable and potentially even increasing in diversity. The findings indicate that there are still new dinosaur species to be discovered and support the idea that the perceived decline in diversity may be due to sampling and preservation biases. This discovery adds evidence that caenagnathids were thriving before the asteroid impact.

via The Conversation Indonesia|

#dinosaurs #extinction #fossil-discovery