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Norellraptor is a microraptorian dinosaur known from a specimen with exceptionally well-preserved feathers. Its discovery supports evidence that gliding and flight-related traits evolved independently in multiple dinosaur groups. Norellraptor had long feathers on its arms and legs, typical of microraptorians, resulting in a four-winged body plan.
Taxons Norellraptor

Norellraptor is a microraptorian dinosaur known from a specimen with exceptionally well-preserved feathers. Its discovery supports evidence that gliding and flight-related traits evolved independently in multiple dinosaur groups. Norellraptor had long feathers on its arms and legs, typical of microraptorians, resulting in a four-winged body plan.

plume vol spécimen Dinosauria +2
Specimens of Galleonosaurus dorisae n. gen. n. sp. from the Flat Rocks Sandstone in the upper Barremian, Wonthaggi Formation, Gippsland Basin, southeastern Australia: (1–2) holotype (NMV P229196), left maxilla in lateral (1) and medial (2) views; (3) NMV P208178, left maxilla in lateral view; (4) NMV P212845, left maxilla in lateral view; (5) NMV P209977, left maxilla in lateral view; (6) NMV P186440, left maxilla in lateral view; (7) NMV 208113, right maxillary tooth in labial view. Scale bars = 10 mm (1–6); 1 mm (7).
Taxons Galleonosaurus

Specimens of Galleonosaurus dorisae n. gen. n. sp. from the Flat Rocks Sandstone in the upper Barremian, Wonthaggi Formation, Gippsland Basin, southeastern Australia: (1–2) holotype (NMV P229196), left maxilla in lateral (1) and medial (2) views; (3) NMV P208178, left maxilla in lateral view; (4) NMV P212845, left maxilla in lateral view; (5) NMV P209977, left maxilla in lateral view; (6) NMV P186440, left maxilla in lateral view; (7) NMV 208113, right maxillary tooth in labial view. Scale bars = 10 mm (1–6); 1 mm (7).

écaille dent Australie Barrémien +4
Mounted specimen of Archaeornithomimus asiaticus on display at the Paleozoological Museum of China.
Taxons Archaeornithomimus

Mounted specimen of Archaeornithomimus asiaticus on display at the Paleozoological Museum of China.

musée Chine spécimen Archaeornithomimus
Figure 4: Savannasaurus elliottorum gen. et sp. nov., holotype specimen AODF 660. (a–e) Dorsal vertebrae (left lateral view). (f) Sacrum (ventral view). (g,h) Caudal vertebrae (left lateral view). (i) Left coracoid (lateral view). (j) Right sternal plate (ventral view). (k) Left radius (posterior view). (l) Right metacarpal III (anterior view). (m) Left astragalus (anterior view). (n) Coossified right and left pubes (anterior view). A number of ribs were preserved but have been omitted for clarity. Scale bar = 500 mm. [N.b.: the right sternal plate is misidentified [1] and is actually a left sternal plate.]
Taxons Savannasaurus

Figure 4: Savannasaurus elliottorum gen. et sp. nov., holotype specimen AODF 660. (a–e) Dorsal vertebrae (left lateral view). (f) Sacrum (ventral view). (g,h) Caudal vertebrae (left lateral view). (i) Left coracoid (lateral view). (j) Right sternal plate (ventral view). (k) Left radius (posterior view). (l) Right metacarpal III (anterior view). (m) Left astragalus (anterior view). (n) Coossified right and left pubes (anterior view). A number of ribs were preserved but have been omitted for clarity. Scale bar = 500 mm. [N.b.: the right sternal plate is misidentified [1] and is actually a left sternal plate.]

écaille holotype spécimen Savannasaurus
Azhdarcho sp., ZIN PH 56/43, distal fragment of a right ulna in proximal (a), ventral (b), posterior (c), dorsal (d), anterior (e), and distal (f, stereopair) views. This specimen is from the Tyulkili locality in the northeastern Aral Sea region of Kazakhstan; Zhirkindek Formation, Upper Cretaceous (upper Turonian – Coniacian). Abbreviations: das, dorsal articulation surface; ft, groove for flexor tendon; tub, tuberculum; vf, ventral fovea. Scale bar is 10 mm.
Taxons Azhdarcho

Azhdarcho sp., ZIN PH 56/43, distal fragment of a right ulna in proximal (a), ventral (b), posterior (c), dorsal (d), anterior (e), and distal (f, stereopair) views. This specimen is from the Tyulkili locality in the northeastern Aral Sea region of Kazakhstan; Zhirkindek Formation, Upper Cretaceous (upper Turonian – Coniacian). Abbreviations: das, dorsal articulation surface; ft, groove for flexor tendon; tub, tuberculum; vf, ventral fovea. Scale bar is 10 mm.

écaille Kazakhstan Coniacien Crétacé +4
Various fossils pertaining to the holotype of the Triassic ichthyosaur Toretocnemus californicus. This image is derived from plate 24 in Merriam (1903), done by an uncredited artist. The arrangement of the individual figures has been modified from the original.
Original description:
Toretocnemus californicus n. gen. and sp.
Figures reproduced natural size from the type specimen.

Fig. 1. — Inferior side of right posterior limb. t, tibia.
Fig. 2. — Right anterior limb. r, radius.
Fig. 3.— Pelvic arch.
Fig. 4. — Middle dorsal vertebrae and a rib from the same region.
Taxons Toretocnemus

Various fossils pertaining to the holotype of the Triassic ichthyosaur Toretocnemus californicus. This image is derived from plate 24 in Merriam (1903), done by an uncredited artist. The arrangement of the individual figures has been modified from the original. Original description: Toretocnemus californicus n. gen. and sp. Figures reproduced natural size from the type specimen. Fig. 1. — Inferior side of right posterior limb. t, tibia. Fig. 2. — Right anterior limb. r, radius. Fig. 3.— Pelvic arch. Fig. 4. — Middle dorsal vertebrae and a rib from the same region.

membre description Trias fossile +6
Fossil specimen RTMP 82.19.23 - A lacrimal, postorbitals, squamosals, frontals, parietals, and braincase referred to Latenivenatrix mcmasterae, but formerly assigned to Stenonychosaurus inequalis (=Troodon inequalis). Described by 

Currie, 1985. "Cranial anatomy of Stenonychosaurus inequalis (Saurischia, Theropoda) and its bearing on the origin of birds." Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences, 22(1), 643-658.
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Taxons Latenivenatrix

Fossil specimen RTMP 82.19.23 - A lacrimal, postorbitals, squamosals, frontals, parietals, and braincase referred to Latenivenatrix mcmasterae, but formerly assigned to Stenonychosaurus inequalis (=Troodon inequalis). Described by Currie, 1985. "Cranial anatomy of Stenonychosaurus inequalis (Saurischia, Theropoda) and its bearing on the origin of birds." Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences, 22(1), 643-658. 5d-dinosaur-camp-day2-20120802-15.jpg

Canada fossile spécimen Dinosauria +7
"Eric", a near-complete opalized specimen of the plesiosaur Umoonasaurus at the Australian Museum
Taxons Umoonasaurus

"Eric", a near-complete opalized specimen of the plesiosaur Umoonasaurus at the Australian Museum

musée spécimen Plesiosauria Umoonasaurus
Rhomboid distal nasal process of the crest of Tsintaosaurus spinorhinus.

A. Partial distal nasal process of IVPP V725 in right lateral view. B. Lateral view of composite skull (reversed). C. partial premaxillonasal complex of IVPP V829 in right lateral view. D. Line drawing of (C) showing nasal-premaxilla articulation, and the displacement (arrow) experienced by the distal nasal process relative to its articular position. E. Mounted holotype skull (IVPP V725) of T. spinorhinus in left lateral view (reversed). F. Partial right distal nasal process (although catalogued as IVPP V725, this element corresponds to a different specimen than the type; reversed).
Taxons Tsintaosaurus

Rhomboid distal nasal process of the crest of Tsintaosaurus spinorhinus. A. Partial distal nasal process of IVPP V725 in right lateral view. B. Lateral view of composite skull (reversed). C. partial premaxillonasal complex of IVPP V829 in right lateral view. D. Line drawing of (C) showing nasal-premaxilla articulation, and the displacement (arrow) experienced by the distal nasal process relative to its articular position. E. Mounted holotype skull (IVPP V725) of T. spinorhinus in left lateral view (reversed). F. Partial right distal nasal process (although catalogued as IVPP V725, this element corresponds to a different specimen than the type; reversed).

crête dessin holotype spécimen +3
Germanodactylus cristatus specimen SMNK PAL 6592. Germanodactylidae; Upper Jurassic, Eichstätt, Germany; Staatliches Museum für Naturkunde Karlsruhe, Germany.
Taxons Germanodactylus

Germanodactylus cristatus specimen SMNK PAL 6592. Germanodactylidae; Upper Jurassic, Eichstätt, Germany; Staatliches Museum für Naturkunde Karlsruhe, Germany.

musée Allemagne Jurassique spécimen +2
Foraminacephale brevis (formerly Stegoceras and Prenocephale) type specimen CMN 1423.
Taxons Foraminacephale

Foraminacephale brevis (formerly Stegoceras and Prenocephale) type specimen CMN 1423.

spécimen Foraminacephale Othnielia Prenocephale +1
Holotype specimen (NHMUK PV R1822) of the coloborhynchine anhanguerid Coloborhynchus.
Taxons Coloborhynchus

Holotype specimen (NHMUK PV R1822) of the coloborhynchine anhanguerid Coloborhynchus.

holotype spécimen Anhangueridae Coloborhynchus
Figure 24: Reconstruction of Kwanasaurus williamparkeri.
(A) Skeletal reconstruction with elements based on individuals of varied sizes, all scaled under the assumption that Kwanasaurus is proportioned similarly to Silesaurus. (B) Life reconstruction. Scale bars = 10 cm, given for probable largest specimen (DMNH EPV.34579) and one of the smallest specimens (DMNH EPV.63139).
Taxons Kwanasaurus

Figure 24: Reconstruction of Kwanasaurus williamparkeri. (A) Skeletal reconstruction with elements based on individuals of varied sizes, all scaled under the assumption that Kwanasaurus is proportioned similarly to Silesaurus. (B) Life reconstruction. Scale bars = 10 cm, given for probable largest specimen (DMNH EPV.34579) and one of the smallest specimens (DMNH EPV.63139).

écaille spécimen Kwanasaurus Silesaurus
Fossil specimen BSP 1935.I.24 (Ctenochasma elegans), an extinct pterosaur
Taxons Ctenochasma

Fossil specimen BSP 1935.I.24 (Ctenochasma elegans), an extinct pterosaur

fossile spécimen Ctenochasma Pterodactylus +1
Skull cast of Anchiceratops ornatus (original specimen: TMP 1983.001.0001) on display at the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History.
Taxons Anchiceratops

Skull cast of Anchiceratops ornatus (original specimen: TMP 1983.001.0001) on display at the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History.

musée moulage spécimen Anchiceratops +1
Tooth of cf. Zapsalis, with close up of denticles. Specimen UALVP 49582 from the Milk River Formation.
Taxons Zapsalis

Tooth of cf. Zapsalis, with close up of denticles. Specimen UALVP 49582 from the Milk River Formation.

dent Milk River spécimen Zapsalis +1
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Actualités

Le séquençage du génome d’échantillons de musée pourrait transformer la science
musée spécimen découverte évolution génétique
Les musées d'histoire naturelle pourraient détenir la clé de découvertes scientifiques majeures, selon un nouvel article. Le séquençage du génome des spécimens de musée pourrait transformer la recherche en évolution, conservation, médecine et changement environnemental. Les collections d’histoire naturelle du monde entier contiennent plus d’un milliard de spécimens. Ensemble, ils préservent une énorme quantité d’informations génétiques. Cependant, les scientifiques ont séquencé
21/09/2026 everythingdinosaur ⚙ Traduction automatique
New Dicynodont Species from Tanzania Suggests Younger Age for Rocks Tied to Earliest Dinosaurs
Une nouvelle espèce de dicynodonte de Tanzanie suggère un âge plus jeune pour les roches liées aux premiers dinosaures
Tanzanie fossile spécimen Dinosauria nouvelle espèce
Les paléontologues ont identifié une nouvelle espèce de mammifère ancien et éloigné à partir de deux spécimens fossiles trouvés à des décennies d'intervalle dans les lits Manda de Tanzanie. L'article Une nouvelle espèce de dicynodonte de Tanzanie suggère un âge plus jeune pour les roches liées aux premiers dinosaures apparaît en premier sur Sci.News : Breaking Science News.
15/09/2026 sci-news ⚙ Traduction automatique
Un remarquable fossile de reptile marin du Trias préserve les organes internes
Chine Trias fossile spécimen anatomie squelette
Les scientifiques ont décrit un fossile exceptionnel du reptile marin du Trias au long cou, Austronaga minuta. Le spécimen vient de Chine et a environ 245 millions d’années. Remarquablement, une grande partie du système digestif de l’animal a été préservée. Le fossile presque complet offre aux scientifiques une vue sans précédent du squelette et de l’anatomie interne d’un archosauromorphe.
26/08/2026 everythingdinosaur ⚙ Traduction automatique
Un fossile remarquable révèle le régime alimentaire d'un ichtyosaure du Jurassique supérieur
Allemagne Jurassique Jurassique supérieur fossile spécimen Aegirosaurus Ichthyosauria Jabalisaurus squelette
Les scientifiques étudiant l’ichtyosaure Jabalisaurus tethyensis, récemment décrit, ont acquis un aperçu remarquable de son régime alimentaire. Un fossile magnifiquement conservé du sud de l'Allemagne contient des preuves des derniers repas de l'animal. De plus, le spécimen préserve des détails importants du squelette et des contours du corps. Le fossile, numéro de spécimen JME-SOS-08369, était auparavant attribué à Aegirosaurus. Cependant, les chercheurs
24/08/2026 everythingdinosaur ⚙ Traduction automatique
Nouvelles lignes directrices importantes pour les collections d’histoire naturelle coloniale
musée spécimen
Le Museum für Naturkunde Berlin a publié de nouvelles directives concernant les collections d'histoire naturelle coloniale. La publication examine comment les musées et autres institutions peuvent travailler de manière responsable avec des spécimens et des objets provenant d'anciens territoires coloniaux. Les collections d'histoire naturelle constituent une ressource inestimable pour les scientifiques. Cependant, les spécimens acquis pendant les périodes coloniales peuvent aussi refléter des inégalités historiques, des rapports de pouvoir
22/08/2026 everythingdinosaur ⚙ Traduction automatique
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