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Early Cretaceous

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Fossil specimen of early Cretaceous pterosaur Sinopterus dongi, which is collected from Chaoyang, Liaoning, China. The specimen (BMNHC Ph773) is a collection of Beijing Museum of Natural History and was on display in the National Museum of Natural Science (Taichung, Taiwan) during a special exhibition.
Taxa Huaxiapterus

Fossil specimen of early Cretaceous pterosaur Sinopterus dongi, which is collected from Chaoyang, Liaoning, China. The specimen (BMNHC Ph773) is a collection of Beijing Museum of Natural History and was on display in the National Museum of Natural Science (Taichung, Taiwan) during a special exhibition.

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Glen Rose Sauropod Footprint (Brontopodus birdi) Early Cretaceous, 115-112 million years ago. Collecdted Somervell County, Texas
Taxa Brontopodus

Glen Rose Sauropod Footprint (Brontopodus birdi) Early Cretaceous, 115-112 million years ago. Collecdted Somervell County, Texas

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Queensland Ichthyosaur Fossil Provides World-first Evidence of Predation on a Pterosaur
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An extraordinary fossil from Queensland, Australia has provided evidence of a prehistoric food chain. Scientists have identified the first definitive evidence that an ichthyosaur consumed a pterosaur. Furthermore, the marine reptile later became prey for one of the largest predators in the ancient Eromanga Sea. The spectacular fossil comes from the Lower Cretaceous Toolebuc Formation
28/07/2026 everythingdinosaur
New Feathered Dinosaur from China Had Peacock-Like Tail
New Feathered Dinosaur from China Had Peacock-Like Tail
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A new genus and species of four-winged pennaraptoran dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous of northern China is adding another twist to the story of how birds evolved from their dinosaur ancestors. The post New Feathered Dinosaur from China Had Peacock-Like Tail appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
23/06/2026 sci-news
125-Million-Year-Old Crocodile Relative Reveals Its True Colors
125-Million-Year-Old Crocodile Relative Reveals Its True Colors
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Exceptionally preserved skin of Montsecosuchus depereti, an extinct crocodylomorph no larger than a house cat that prowled the tropical wetlands of Early Cretaceous Spain, has allowed paleontologists to reconstruct details of its scales, sensory organs and even possible banded markings along its tail. The post 125-Million-Year-Old Crocodile Relative Reveals Its True Colors appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
18/06/2026 sci-news
Sauroposeidon: Beast of the Week
Sauroposeidon: Beast of the Week
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 This week we will be checking out a huge dinosaur with an equally impressive name.  Enter Sauroposeidon proteles!Sauroposeidon was a sauropod dinosaur (long neck) that lived in what is now Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming, USA, during the early Cretaceous period, about 113 million years ago.  Its genus name translates to "Lizard Earthquake God" after the Greek god, Poseidon, who in addition to his more famous association with the ocean, was also the god of earthquakes in Greek mythology. Since not
14/06/2026 prehistoricbeastoftheweek
New Four-winged Dinosaur from China Described
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Palaeontologists have described a new species of microraptorine theropod from north-western China. Named Jian changmaensis, this small, feathered dinosaur probably glided on four wings. The fossil provides fresh insights into Early Cretaceous ecosystems and extends the known range of the Microraptorinae. The fossil material consists of an articulated partial left pectoral girdle and forelimb. It
08/06/2026 everythingdinosaur
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