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Posts tagged "Dinosaurs"

Many of our fellow fossils develop a deep and soulful relationship with certain dinos. As a kid (and fan of The Flintstones), I loved the iconic Brontosaurus. And as an admitted alpha female, I’ll always hold dear Tyrannosaurus rex. Lately, though, I’ve been drawn to the quirky and somewhat homely Ankylosaurus. (I’ve always fallen for quirky.) Wielding a tail as powerful as a medieval mace, and sturdily armored, Ankylosaurus has been called a “living tank” by its scores of admirers.

Spinosaurus Tail Wags the Dinosaur
New discoveries bring Spinosaurus, who ruled the Late Cretaceous seas of North Africa, closer to becoming the first officially recognized aquatic dinosaur.

Prehistoric, But Still Caring Parents
It may give you proud dinosaurs some degree of satisfaction to know that at least one species of theropod—an oviraptorosaur—was recently discovered in fossilized form sitting atop a clutch of eggs, demonstrating classic nurturing behavior.

Where NASA Put a Parking Lot, Dinosaurs
and Mammals Once Crossed Paths
What an astonishing convergence of past and future, all in a nine-foot slab! It's staggering!We dinosaurs may have crossed paths with small mammals but make no mistake, it wasn't the Flintstones... Read original article from NY Times