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Did long-necked dinosaurs' whip-like tails really break the sound barrier? Not so fast.
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
New research contradicts the claim that diplodocids could whip their tails at supersonic speeds. Instead, it was a (still impressive) 62 mph.

'Jousting ankylosaurs' whacked their peers with their 'sledgehammer-like tails'
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Not only did ankylosaurs like "Zuul" use their tails as weapons against potential predators, but they also used them to battle their peers.

Mammals were already poised to take over the world before the dino-killing asteroid struck
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Ancient mammals were better adapted than nonavian dinosaurs to survive the Chicxulub asteroid impact.

Noodle-necked swimming dinosaur may have been a diving predator like a penguin
By Mindy Weisberger published
Scientists recently discovered the first non-avian theropod dinosaur with a streamlined body similar to that of penguins, auks and other modern diving birds.

'Dwarf dinosaur' that lived on prehistoric island unearthed in Transylvania
By JoAnna Wendel published
The new "dwarf dinosaur" species lends more evidence to the "island rule," which posits that animals evolving on islands become smaller than their mainland counterparts.

Ravenous meat-eating dinosaur's guts preserved in exceptionally rare fossil
By Joanna Thompson published
Paleontologists in China have examined the remarkable gut remnants of a birdlike dinosaur that lived more than 100 million years ago.

$25 million auction of T. rex skeleton called off at the last minute over replica bone controversy
By Harry Baker published
The auction house Christie's has called off the upcoming auction of a T. rex skeleton, known as Shen, after experts noticed it looked suspiciously similar to another famous T. rex specimen, Stan.

Spare some expense with 20% off this Jurassic Park Lego set, a great gift for dino fans
By Lloyd Coombes published
Deals This Black Friday Lego deal nets you one of the most famous scenes in cinema in Lego form, for less than $80.
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