Dating back 150 million years, the Archaeopteryx fossil beautifully reveals the evolutionary transition from dinosaurs to modern birds. Recent studies using synchrotron imaging identified specialized tertial feathers enabling active flight, alongside preserved trace metals within the Solnhofen limestone matrix.
Click to View MoreA 90-million-year-old fossil of Alnashetri cerropoliciensis found in Patagonia clarifies the evolution of alvarezsaurs. It shows they were widespread across Pangaea before continental drift and reveals that body miniaturization occurred before the development of specialized insect-eating adaptations.
Click to View MoreA new predatory dinosaur, Spinosaurus mirabilis or “Hell Heron,” was discovered in Niger’s Sahara. Found in inland river deposits, it challenges claims that spinosaurids were fully aquatic, suggesting a semi-aquatic wading hunter. Its crest, fish-trapping teeth, and 3D-modeled fossils highlight modern paleontology.
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