Within the annals of North American paleontology, a select few theropods hold the title of apex predator. While many immediately think of Tyrannosaurus rex, an even earlier giant reigned supreme…
Okay, fellow fossil fanatics, let's have an honest moment. How many times have you excitedly typed "dinosaur" into your search bar, only to be bombarded with brightly coloured cartoons, plastic…
For many, the term "dinosaur" conjures images of towering tyrannosaurs or gentle giants like Brachiosaurus. But the prehistoric world was far more diverse and filled with fascinating creatures that often…
While the name Tyrannosaurus rex often dominates discussions of giant carnivorous dinosaurs, the southern hemisphere harbored its own impressive apex predators. One such behemoth that deserves greater recognition is Tyrannotitan…
When a ranch worker in Patagonia, Argentina, stumbled upon an enormous fossilized bone in 2010, he had no idea he was kickstarting one of the most significant paleontological discoveries of…
The name Tyrannosaurus rex evokes an image of an unstoppable, bone-crushing predator, and for good reason. As the "tyrant lizard king," this dinosaur has captivated our imaginations for over a…
The massive jaws, the bone-crushing bite, the intimidating roar—the Tyrannosaurus rex is a symbol of predatory power. But one anatomical feature has puzzled paleontologists for over a century: its comically…
While Tyrannosaurus rex and Velociraptor dominate the spotlight, the late Cretaceous period of South America was ruled by a different kind of predator: the Carnotaurus sastrei. With its distinctive bull-like…
The Ankylosaurus is an icon of the dinosaur world, instantly recognizable by its formidable armor and powerful tail club. Often referred to as the "walking tank" of the Cretaceous period,…
When you picture a Triceratops, you likely see a heavily-armored herbivore locking horns with a ferocious Tyrannosaurus rex. While this epic struggle is a classic image from the Cretaceous period,…