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Antarctica’s first dinosaur fossil unearthed from decades-old drawer find
science14 days ago

Antarctica’s first dinosaur fossil unearthed from decades-old drawer find

A Titanosaur vertebra found in 1985 by a British Antarctic Survey team and stored in a museum drawer for decades has been reclassified as Antarctica’s first dinosaur fossil, dating to about 82 million years ago. The bone belongs to a small-to-mid-sized titanosaur, suggesting these long-necked giants once inhabited Antarctica’s forested past and hinting that southern continents remained connected via Gondwana for dinosaur dispersal.

via CNN|
#antarctica#dinosaurs#fossil
Devonian Britain Reveals Largest Scorpion Ever Discovered
science1 month ago

Devonian Britain Reveals Largest Scorpion Ever Discovered

Researchers revisiting a century of fossils at London's Natural History Museum reidentified the early Devonian creature Praearcturus gigas as a 1-meter-long scorpion, overturning a crustacean misclassification and suggesting an amphibious lifestyle that hunted primitive fish; CT scans and comparisons with Eramoscorpius brucensis helped define its anatomy, including unusually large pincers and lateral epimera, and the finding prompts updates to paleobiology databases and a reevaluation of giant arthropod diversity in the Devonian.

via CNN|
#devonian#fossils#natural-history-museum
Tiny wasp Attenboroughnculus tau named after David Attenborough on his 100th birthday
science2 months ago

Tiny wasp Attenboroughnculus tau named after David Attenborough on his 100th birthday

Scientists named a newly identified Chilean wasp, Attenboroughnculus tau, after Sir David Attenborough to honor his 100th birthday. The 3.5 mm parasitic wasp was in the Natural History Museum’s collection for about 40 years before researchers described it and created a new genus to accommodate it. Attenborough already has more than 50 species named for him, underscoring his impact on science and public understanding of the natural world.

via CNN|
#attenborough#attenboroughnculus-tau#natural-history-museum
37-Million-Year-Old Paradox Snake Emerges as a New Species From a Museum Drawer
science4 months ago

37-Million-Year-Old Paradox Snake Emerges as a New Species From a Museum Drawer

A 37-million-year-old snake fossil found at England’s Hordle Cliff sat in the Natural History Museum collection for more than four decades before researchers led by Dr. Georgios Georgalis identified it as a new species, Paradoxophidion richardoweni. The tiny vertebrae suggest an early caenophidian with possible aquatic adaptations and may be the oldest known relative of elephant trunk snakes, offering fresh insight into snake evolution in the British Isles.

via Yahoo|
#fossil-discovery#natural-history-museum#paradox-snake
Rotting-Head Deer and Playful Lynx Lead Wildlife Photographer of the Year Shortlist
animals5 months ago

Rotting-Head Deer and Playful Lynx Lead Wildlife Photographer of the Year Shortlist

Wildlife Photographer of the Year’s Nuveen People’s Choice Award 2026 shortlist features 24 images, including a sika deer carrying the head of a rival after a fight and a playful lynx; voting is open worldwide and the winner will be announced March 25, with the exhibition at London’s Natural History Museum.

via Live Science|
#animals#natural-history-museum#nuveen-peoples-choice-award
Natural History Museum to Showcase Rare Dog-Sized Dinosaur
science1 year ago

Natural History Museum to Showcase Rare Dog-Sized Dinosaur

Scientists at the Natural History Museum in London have unveiled a new small dinosaur species, Enigmacursor mollyborthwickae, which was previously misclassified as Nanosaurus. This tiny, fast-running dinosaur lived about 150 million years ago and is now the first new dinosaur on display at the museum since 2014, shedding light on the evolution of small to large dinosaurs.

via BBC|
#dinosaur#discovery#enigmacursor
Jurassic Relics Arrive at Exposition Park After 150 Million Years
science1 year ago

Jurassic Relics Arrive at Exposition Park After 150 Million Years

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is set to unveil a new dinosaur exhibit featuring "Gnatalie," a previously undiscovered species of sauropod with a unique green hue. Discovered in Utah in 2007, Gnatalie's fossils were excavated over a decade and have been meticulously prepared for display. The exhibit is part of the museum's $75-million NHM Commons expansion, and the dinosaur will be a centerpiece, offering visitors a glimpse into the Jurassic era.

via Los Angeles Times|
#dinosaurs#exhibition#fossils
"World's Only Green-Boned Dinosaur 'Gnatalie' Debuts in LA"
science2 years ago

"World's Only Green-Boned Dinosaur 'Gnatalie' Debuts in LA"

The Natural History Museum in Los Angeles will display "Gnatalie," the only known green-boned dinosaur, whose unique coloration comes from the mineral celadonite. Discovered in Utah in 2007, this long-necked herbivore lived 150 million years ago and is similar to the Diplodocus. The green bones resulted from volcanic activity during fossilization, making Gnatalie a rare and significant find for paleontologists.

via KABC-TV|
#dinosaur#fossils#los-angeles
"First Green Dinosaur Fossil Unveiled in LA"
science2 years ago

"First Green Dinosaur Fossil Unveiled in LA"

A newly discovered green fossilized sauropod species named "Gnatalie" will be displayed at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles. The unique green coloration of its bones, caused by the mineral celadonite, makes it the only known green dinosaur fossil. Discovered in Utah in 2007, this 150-million-year-old dinosaur is older than the Tyrannosaurus rex and will be the largest dinosaur on display at the museum.

via Fox News|
#dinosaur#fossil#jurassic-era
"World's Only Green-Boned Dinosaur 'Gnatalie' Debuts in LA"
science2 years ago

"World's Only Green-Boned Dinosaur 'Gnatalie' Debuts in LA"

The Natural History Museum in Los Angeles will display "Gnatalie," a newly discovered green-boned dinosaur species. Named for the gnats present during its excavation, Gnatalie's unique green bones resulted from celadonite mineralization. Discovered in Utah in 2007, this 150-million-year-old sauropod will be the museum's largest dinosaur exhibit and offers significant insights into dinosaur diversity.

via NBC News|
#dinosaur#fossils#los-angeles