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MRF 319, a partial oviraptorosaurian skeleton referred to Anzu wyliei. Skeletal reconstruction in left lateral view, with preserved bones in gray and bones represented in other Anzu specimens in white (hatching indicates heavily reconstructed portions of the ilia. Scale bar = 50 cm (19.7 in)

MRF 319, a partial oviraptorosaurian skeleton referred to Anzu wyliei. Skeletal reconstruction in left lateral view, with preserved bones in gray and bones represented in other Anzu specimens in white (hatching indicates heavily reconstructed portions of the ilia. Scale bar = 50 cm (19.7 in)

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Restored skeleton of Anzu wyliei (previously labelled as a specimen of Chirostenotes)

Restored skeleton of Anzu wyliei (previously labelled as a specimen of Chirostenotes)

United States specimen Anzu Chirostenotes +1
Restored skeleton of Anzu wyliei (previously labelled as a specimen of Chirostenotes)

Restored skeleton of Anzu wyliei (previously labelled as a specimen of Chirostenotes)

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Mounted skeleton of the highly derived California mosasaur Plotosaurus bennisoni (CIT 2750) on display at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Mounted skeleton of the highly derived California mosasaur Plotosaurus bennisoni (CIT 2750) on display at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

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Mounted skeleton of Plotosaurus from the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum; see the original image

Mounted skeleton of Plotosaurus from the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum; see the original image

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Juvenile Gorgosaurus TMP 2009.12.14 preserving stomach contents. Photographs of specimen in (A) right lateral view and (B) left anterolateral view. (C) Interpretive illustration of specimen in right lateral view. Skeleton consists of a nearly complete skull, the left side of the body and limbs, and a nearly complete pelvis. Red rectangle delineates location of stomach contents. (D) Histological photomicrograph of tibia showing the presence of five lines of arrested growths and two annuli (marked by asterisks), indicating that the individual was between 5 and 7 years old. Scale bars, 50 cm (A) to (C) and 1 mm (D).

Juvenile Gorgosaurus TMP 2009.12.14 preserving stomach contents. Photographs of specimen in (A) right lateral view and (B) left anterolateral view. (C) Interpretive illustration of specimen in right lateral view. Skeleton consists of a nearly complete skull, the left side of the body and limbs, and a nearly complete pelvis. Red rectangle delineates location of stomach contents. (D) Histological photomicrograph of tibia showing the presence of five lines of arrested growths and two annuli (marked by asterisks), indicating that the individual was between 5 and 7 years old. Scale bars, 50 cm (A) to (C) and 1 mm (D).

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The Naturmuseum Senckenberg in Frankfurt is the second largest museum of natural history in Germany. It is particularly popular with children, who enjoy the extensive collection of dinosaur skeletons: Senckenberg boasts the largest exhibition of large dinosaurs in Europe. One particular treasure is a dinosaur fossil with unique, preserved scaled skin. The museum contains the world's largest and most diverse collection of stuffed birds with about 2000 specimens.

The Naturmuseum Senckenberg in Frankfurt is the second largest museum of natural history in Germany. It is particularly popular with children, who enjoy the extensive collection of dinosaur skeletons: Senckenberg boasts the largest exhibition of large dinosaurs in Europe. One particular treasure is a dinosaur fossil with unique, preserved scaled skin. The museum contains the world's largest and most diverse collection of stuffed birds with about 2000 specimens.

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Anhanguera skeleton, North American Museum of Ancient Life.

Anhanguera skeleton, North American Museum of Ancient Life.

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Two Thescelosaurus skeletons, North American Museum of Ancient Life.

Two Thescelosaurus skeletons, North American Museum of Ancient Life.

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Shown is a drawing from Williston (1898) that shows the skeletons of three common species of mosasaurs from Kansas; Clidastes propython, Platecarpus tympaniticus and Tylosaurus proriger. Although these three species are shown about the same size in the drawing, in life, Clidastes was the smallest (about 12-15 feet); Platecarpus was the next largest (about 24 feet) and Tylosaurus was the largest (30 plus feet):

Shown is a drawing from Williston (1898) that shows the skeletons of three common species of mosasaurs from Kansas; Clidastes propython, Platecarpus tympaniticus and Tylosaurus proriger. Although these three species are shown about the same size in the drawing, in life, Clidastes was the smallest (about 12-15 feet); Platecarpus was the next largest (about 24 feet) and Tylosaurus was the largest (30 plus feet):

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Unidentified Platecarpus sp. partial skeleton at the Natural History Museum in London, England.

Unidentified Platecarpus sp. partial skeleton at the Natural History Museum in London, England.

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Unidentified Platecarpus sp. partial skeleton at the Natural History Museum in London, England.

Unidentified Platecarpus sp. partial skeleton at the Natural History Museum in London, England.

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Ichthyosaur Skeleton, Platypterygius longmani, in The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory at Darwin.
Taxa Platypterygius

Ichthyosaur Skeleton, Platypterygius longmani, in The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory at Darwin.

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AMNH FR 192. A complete skeleton of Clidastes liodontus on display at the American Museum of Natural History.

AMNH FR 192. A complete skeleton of Clidastes liodontus on display at the American Museum of Natural History.

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Euryapteryx gravis restored based on skeletons and preserved moa feathers.
Taxa Ageroolithus

Euryapteryx gravis restored based on skeletons and preserved moa feathers.

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Skeleton of Tehuelchesaurus at the Museo Paleontológico Egidio Feruglio in Trelew, Argentina

Skeleton of Tehuelchesaurus at the Museo Paleontológico Egidio Feruglio in Trelew, Argentina

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A legendary fossil is forcing scientists to rethink human origins
South Africa fossil human origin new species skeleton
One of the most complete human ancestor fossils ever found may belong to an entirely new species, according to an international research team. The famous “Little Foot” skeleton from South Africa has long been debated, but new analysis suggests it doesn’t truly match any known Australopithecus species. Instead, researchers say its unique mix of features points to a previously unidentified human relative, reshaping ideas about early human diversity.
05/01/2026 sciencedaily-human-evo
Dinosaur bones found almost on top of each other in Transylvania
bone pelvis Romania fossil Dinosauria Titanosauria skeleton
Scientists exploring Romania’s Hațeg Basin have discovered one of the densest dinosaur fossil sites ever found, with bones lying almost on top of each other. The K2 site preserves thousands of remains from a prehistoric flood-fed lake that acted like a natural bone trap 72 million years ago. Alongside common local dinosaurs, researchers uncovered the first well-preserved titanosaur skeletons ever found in the region. The site reveals how ancient European dinosaur ecosystems formed and evolved in
23/12/2025 sciencedaily
140,000-year-old skeleton shows earliest interbreeding between humans and Neanderthals
Israel fossil dating discovery Homo sapiens skeleton
Scientists have uncovered the world s earliest fossil showing both Neanderthal and Homo sapiens features: a five-year-old child from Israel s Skhul Cave dating back 140,000 years. This discovery pushes back the timeline of human interbreeding, proving that Neanderthals and modern humans were already mixing long before Europe s later encounters.
21/08/2025 sciencedaily-human-evo
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