Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs September 3

First-of-its-kind green dinosaur skeleton recovered in Utah could be new species, says National Geographic

A 150-million-year-old unique green dinosaur skeleton, which could be a new species, has been reassembled for display in Los Angeles. The dinosaur was first spotted in 2007.

SCIENCE August 25

New dinosaur species similar to T. rex found in Asia: 'One of the most significant' discoveries

A new species of Jurassic dinosaur related to Tyrannosaurus rex has been discovered by paleontologists in Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia.

Dinosaurs August 16

Dinosaur-killing asteroid likely came from beyond Jupiter, study finds

The asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs after slamming into the Earth 66 million years ago is believed to have come from beyond Jupiter, a new study says.

VIDEO July 19

Rare dinosaur skeletons found after catastrophic flooding

Paleontologists in Brazil found skeletons of a dinosaur after erosion from catastrophic flooding occurred in the region. The fossils are estimated to be 233 million years old.

Dinosaurs July 15

Newly discovered dinosaur species is only green fossil ever found, to be displayed in LA

A newly discovered sauropod species is going on display in the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles. Its fossilized skeleton is the only one found on the planet whose bones are green.

Dinosaurs July 10

New species of dinosaur that lived 125 million years ago identified in England

A new dinosaur species, Comptonatus chasei, the most complete skeleton found in England in 100 years, has been identified after it was found along country's southern coast.

LIFESTYLE July 2

Wine drinkers may have dinosaurs to thank after 60M-year-old grape fossil seeds are found by scientists

Scientists found grape seed fossils from 60 million years ago during a dig in South America. They believe dinosaurs may be to thank for the regrowth and evolution of seeds.

LIFESTYLE June 21

Fossil of ancient sea reptile is oldest found in Southern Hemisphere

The oldest fossil of an ancient sea reptile that wasn't thought to have existed near what is modern-day New Zealand until 40 million years later has been identified.

Dinosaurs June 21

Lokiceratops, a ‘remarkable’ new dinosaur species, has been found in Montana, researchers say

A new dinosaur species called Lokiceratops rangiformis, which has "several unique features," has been discovered following a dig in Montana, researchers say.

North Dakota June 4

Three boys discover rare T. rex fossil in North Dakota

Three young boys discovered a Tyrannosaurus rex fossil nearly two years ago, and this summer their find will be featured in a documentary while a museum continues work to fully uncover.