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science1 month ago•34 min saved

Ten-Year-Old Uncovers Five Giant Dinosaur Footprints on Welsh Beach

A 10-year-old girl and her mother found five large dinosaur footprints on Lavernock Point along the South Wales coast, spaced about 30 inches apart and believed to belong to a late Triassic camelotia sauropodomorph. Paleontologists from the National Museum Wales confirmed the prints’ pattern and significance, noting Wales has a growing record of dinosaur finds and that the site adds to millions of years of prehistoric activity in the region.

via Yahoo|

#camelotia #dinosaur-footprints #lavernock-point

archaeology1 month ago•6 min saved

Ancient Herds Revealed: Massive Triassic Trackways Found in the Italian Alps

A photographer in Stelvio National Park, northern Italy, uncovers hundreds of remarkably well-preserved Triassic dinosaur footprints—some forming trackways that suggest coordinated herd movement and social behavior—leading scientists to map, preserve, and study the site for clues about prehistoric life.

via Indian Defence Review|

#archaeology #dinosaur-footprints #herd-behavior

science6 months ago•2 min saved

Scientists Discover 150-Year-Old 'Living Fossil' Fish Hidden in Plain Sight

Researchers uncovered over fifty Triassic coelacanth fossils in UK museums, many misidentified for over 150 years, revealing a complex ancient ecosystem and expanding knowledge of this 'living fossil' from the time when the UK was a tropical sea archipelago.

via SciTechDaily|

#coelacanth #fossil-discovery #living-fossil

science7 months ago•2 min saved

New Dinosaur Species Discovered from Fossil Analysis

Paleontologists from the University of Bristol used modern 3D digital scanning techniques to identify a new dinosaur species, Newtonsaurus cambrensis, from a fossil found in 1899 in South Wales. The discovery reveals it was a large, carnivorous theropod that lived during the Triassic period, highlighting the importance of historical specimens and advanced technology in paleontology.

via BBC|

#3d-scanning #dinosaur #fossil

science7 months ago•2 min saved

New 'Living Fossil' Fish Species Discovered After 150 Years

Researchers have identified over 50 coelacanth fossils from the British Triassic period, dating back around 200 million years, revealing a complex community of these 'living fossil' fish that had been misidentified or overlooked in museum collections for over 150 years.

via Phys.org|

#coelacanth #fossil-discovery #living-fossil

science9 months ago•2 min saved

Ancient Pterosaur Fossil Discovered in North America

Scientists have discovered a new species of flying reptile, Eotephradactylus mcintireae, based on a jawbone found in Arizona, dating back over 200 million years. The fossil, preserved in volcanic ash, provides insights into the ecosystem of the Triassic period, revealing a diverse environment with extinct and modern animals coexisting, and suggests the pterosaur fed on armored fish.

via BBC|

#arizona #evolution #fossil-discovery

science1 year ago•2 min saved

Fossilized Dino Droppings Unveil Secrets of Their Dominance

A new study published in Nature suggests that fossilized dinosaur feces and vomit, known as bromalites, could provide insights into how dinosaurs evolved from minor species to dominant ones. Researchers, including Martin Qvarnström from Uppsala University, examined these trace fossils to test two hypotheses about dinosaur dominance: the 'competitive replacement' model, which attributes their success to superior adaptations, and the 'opportunistic replacement' model, which suggests adaptability to environmental changes. The study highlights the potential of coprolites to reveal details about ancient diets and ecological dynamics.

via Ars Technica|

#dinosaurs #evolution #fossilized-feces

science1 year ago•3 min saved

Fossilized Poop and Vomit Reveal Dinosaurs' Rise to Dominance

Researchers have conducted an extensive study of over 500 fossilized dinosaur droppings, revealing that dinosaurs' dietary flexibility allowed them to dominate the Earth during the Triassic period. The analysis showed that early dinosaurs were opportunistic eaters, consuming a variety of foods like insects, fish, and plants, which helped them adapt to the changing climate and ecosystems as Pangea broke apart. This adaptability gave them an edge over more specialized species, leading to their rise as the dominant terrestrial animals.

via NPR|

#coprolites #dietary-adaptation #dinosaurs

science1 year ago•2 min saved

"Oldest Southern Hemisphere Sea Reptile Fossil Discovered"

A 246 million-year-old nothosaur fossil discovered in New Zealand is the oldest marine reptile fossil found in the Southern Hemisphere. This finding, identified by Uppsala University’s Museum of Evolution, provides new insights into early sea reptiles' distribution and evolution following a mass extinction event. The fossil suggests that nothosaurs originated near the equator and spread rapidly, thriving in ancient polar regions due to extreme global warming.

via Fox News|

#fossil #marine-reptile #nothosaur

science1 year ago•3 min saved

"New Crocodile-Like Reptile Species Unearthed from 237 Million Years Ago"

Paleontologists have discovered a new species of ancient crocodile-like reptile, Parvosuchus aurelioi, in southern Brazil. Dating back 237 million years, this small predatory reptile provides insights into pre-dinosaur ecosystems. The fossils, including a complete skull and partial skeleton, reveal that Parvosuchus aurelioi was an agile hunter with blade-like teeth. This discovery adds to the rare group of gracilisuchids, previously known from only three other species worldwide.

via ABC News|

#brazil #fossils #new-species

science1 year ago•3 min saved

"New Crocodile-Like Reptile Species Unearthed from 237 Million Years Ago"

Paleontologists have discovered a new species of ancient crocodile-like reptile, Parvosuchus aurelioi, in southern Brazil. Dating back 237 million years, this small predatory reptile provides insights into pre-dinosaur ecosystems. The fossils, including a complete skull, reveal that Parvosuchus aurelioi was an agile hunter with blade-like teeth. This discovery highlights the complexity of Triassic ecosystems and adds to the rare group of gracilisuchids, previously known from only three other species worldwide.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#brazil #fossils #new-species

science1 year ago•1 min saved

"Ancient Welsh Dinosaur Ecosystem Unveiled"

Scientists have discovered a 200-million-year-old dinosaur ecosystem at a fossil site in Lavernock, Wales, dating back to the Triassic period. The study, published in the Proceedings of the Geologists’ Association, provides new insights into the local ecology of that era.

via The News International|

#dinosaurs #fossils #paleontology

science1 year ago•3 min saved

"Fossil Discovery Reveals True Origins of Welsh Dragons"

A major fossil discovery at Lavernock Point in Wales has revealed that early dinosaurs lived in a tropical lowland by the sea over 200 million years ago. The study, led by the University of Bristol, identified rare marine and terrestrial fossils, reconstructing a complex prehistoric ecosystem and providing new insights into dinosaur evolution. This discovery marks a significant advancement in understanding the paleontological history of the region.

via SciTechDaily|

#dinosaurs #fossil-discovery #paleontology

science1 year ago•2 min saved

New Horse-Sized Dinosaur Species Unearthed in Zimbabwe

An international team of scientists has discovered a new species of herbivorous dinosaur, Musankwa sanyatiensis, in Zimbabwe. Dating back to the late Triassic Period, this find underscores Africa's untapped paleontological potential and highlights the region's significance for future archaeological research.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#dinosaur #discovery #paleontology

science1 year ago•1 min saved

"210-Million-Year-Old Horse-Sized Dinosaur Discovered in Zimbabwe"

A 210 million-year-old dinosaur leg belonging to the newly discovered species Musankwa sanyatiensis was found in Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba. This horse-sized dinosaur lived during the Late Triassic era when dinosaurs were becoming more diverse and starting to dominate ecosystems.

via The News International|

#dinosaur #new-species #paleontology