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School bus-size 'Reaper of death' was an apex predator. Here's why that matters.
By Darla K. Zelenitsky last updated
The discovery of these 'missing' dinosaur predators from North America and Asia solves a food chain mystery.
Cretaceous 'terror crocodile' crushed dinosaurs with banana-size teeth
By Mindy Weisberger last updated
New analysis of the ancient crocodylian Deinosuchus confirms that this apex predator had jaws and teeth that were powerful enough to subdue massive dinosaur prey.
Cretaceous dinosaurs come to life in stunning footage from 'Prehistoric Planet'
By Ailsa Harvey, Mindy Weisberger last updated
'Prehistoric Planet,' a five-part documentary series, transports viewers into the mesmerizing world of the Cretaceous period.
'Bold theory' that Tyrannosaurus rex is 3 species gets stomped to pieces
By Laura Geggel last updated
Earlier this year, a study claimed that Tyrannosaurus rex was actually three separate species. Now, a new study refutes that claim and shows that T. rex is just one species.
Sharks are older than the dinosaurs. What's the secret to their success?
By Conor Feehly last updated
Sharks are older than dinosaurs and even trees. What's the secret to their long evolutionary success?
Cretaceous period: Animals, plants and extinction event
By Michael Dhar published
The Cretaceous period lasted approximately 79 million years, and ended with a major extinction event about 66 million years ago.
Giant meat-eating dinosaur had a fancy skull and wee arms like T. rex
By Conor Feehly published
A newly described Cretaceous dinosaur had puny arms like Tyrannosaurus rex, though the two species were not closely related.
First Gorgosaurus to hit auction block may sell for $8 million
By Laura Geggel last updated
The first Gorgosaurus to be auctioned may go for as much as $8 million. But scientists are dismayed.
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