#’Polar dinosaurs’ lived in Arctic year-round, fossils suggest

#’Polar dinosaurs’ lived in Arctic year-round, fossils suggest

“#’Polar dinosaurs’ lived in Arctic year-round, fossils suggest” Baby dinosaur fossils found in northern Alaska suggest that the reptiles lived year-round in the Arctic and were likely warm-blooded, a new study revealed. The “unexpected discovery” of embryos and just-hatched babies from at least seven non-bird dinosaur species shows that the prehistoric animals survived extended periods…

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#New dinosaur species discovered in Australia

#New dinosaur species discovered in Australia

“#New dinosaur species discovered in Australia” Scientists have confirmed the discovery of a new dinosaur species in Australia, one of the largest found in the world, more than a decade after cattle farmers first uncovered bones of the animal. The plant-eating sauropod lived in the Cretaceous period between 92 million and 96 million years ago…

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#New species of crested dinosaur identified in Mexico

#New species of crested dinosaur identified in Mexico

“#New species of crested dinosaur identified in Mexico” A team of palaeontologists in Mexico have identified a new species of dinosaur after finding its 72 million-year-old fossilized remains almost a decade ago, Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) said on Thursday. The new species, named Tlatolophus galorum, was identified as a crested dinosaur…

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#’Tree’-like dino grew based on resource availability: study

#’Tree’-like dino grew based on resource availability: study

“#’Tree’-like dino grew based on resource availability: study” Look who got their “Flintstones” vitamins. A new study has added evidence that some dinosaurs, particularly the Massospondylus carinatus, experienced growth spurts and pauses seasonally, in relation to health and habitat — so that in prosperous years, the animals could almost double in size. Most animals, including…

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#Massachusetts lawmaker wants to name official state dinosaur

#Massachusetts lawmaker wants to name official state dinosaur

“#Massachusetts lawmaker wants to name official state dinosaur” BOSTON — A Massachusetts state lawmaker is asking for the public’s help to select an official state dinosaur. State Rep. Jack Lewis tweeted Monday that he plans on filing the legislation on Jan. 15, adding that the effort is a good way for children to learn about the legislative…

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