Dinosaurs

Taiwanese researchers built a life-size model of an oviraptor nest to investigate how these dinosaurs incubated their eggs. Their experiments indicate a hybrid method involving parental warmth and sunlight, differing from modern birds. This approach explains uneven heating and asynchronous hatching in nests.

March 18, 2026 Reported by AI

A study of rare fossils reveals that Anchiornis, a feathered dinosaur from 160 million years ago, likely could not fly due to irregular molting patterns in its wing feathers. Researchers led by Dr. Yosef Kiat from Tel Aviv University analyzed nine well-preserved specimens from eastern China. The findings, published in Communications Biology, suggest flight evolution in dinosaurs was more complex than previously thought.

Paleontologists have identified Xenovenator espinosai, a carnivorous dinosaur from 74 million years ago found in Coahuila, linking large and small carnivores in the area. This troodontid measured about 3 meters long and hunted in what was the Cerro del Pueblo formation. The discovery highlights Coahuila's rich paleontology, with 15 genera documented.

December 25, 2025 Reported by AI

Palaeontologists announced several striking dinosaur finds this year, spanning from heavily armoured herbivores to fierce predators. These discoveries, reported across various global sites, offer fresh insights into prehistoric life. Highlights include a dome-headed species from Mongolia and an early bird-like fossil from China.