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The world's largest ichthyosaur may have just been discovered in the Swiss Alps
By Brandon Specktor published
Scientists discovered the fossil tooth, ribs and vertebrae of three gargantuan ichthyosaurs, which may have been some of the largest animals ever to live.

What color were the dinosaurs?
By Ashley Hamer published
Here's how scientists know which colors dinosaurs flaunted.

Dinosaur leg might be from the day the asteroid struck, scientists claim
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Scientists say the dinosaur died during the impact 66 million years ago.

How did cockroaches survive the dino-killing asteroid strike?
By Brian Lovett published
Cockroaches have been on Earth far longer than humans and may outlast us. Here are a few reasons why.

Stan, most expensive T. rex ever sold, has finally been found
By Laura Geggel published
After disappearing from view following a 2020 auction, Stan, the most expensive dinosaur ever auctioned, is now reported to be in Abu Dhabi awaiting a museum grand opening.

Tiny-headed stegosaur with long tail spikes is one of the oldest of its kind
By Laura Geggel published
A newly described Jurassic stegosaur species from China is one of the oldest of its kind.

Largest Jurassic pterosaur on record unearthed in Scotland
By Laura Geggel published
A newfound species of pterosaur, the largest on record from the Jurassic, was found on the Isle of Skye in Scotland.

Long-necked dinosaurs probably had even longer necks than we thought
By Laura Geggel published
Think you know what a long-neck dinosaur looks like? Think again. Sauropods' necks were likely at least 3 feet longer than previously thought.
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