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New discoveries continue to shed light on the incredible diversity of life that once thrived on our planet. Recently, a groundbreaking find has captured the attention of scientists and dinosaur enthusiasts alike – the unearthing of a never-before-seen dinosaur species. This remarkable creature, which roamed Earth during the late Cretaceous period, has been dubbed "pharaoh's dawn chicken from hell." The story of this remarkable discovery begins with a determined graduate student named Kyle Atkins-Weltman. In search of fossils for a class project, Atkins-Weltman turned to an unconventional source – online fossil sales. Little did he know that his $5,000 purchase would lead to the identification of a new dinosaur species. The fossils, initially believed to be from a cassowary-like dinosaur...

The Tyrannosaurus rex, or T. rex for short, is an iconic dinosaur that has captivated the imagination of people around the world. With its massive size, powerful jaws, and fearsome reputation, it is often regarded as the "King of the Dinosaurs." However, the origins and evolutionary history of this formidable predator have long been a mystery to paleontologists. In the arid landscapes of New Mexico, paleontologists made a groundbreaking discovery that has revolutionized our understanding of T. rex's origins in North America. A team of researchers from the University of Bath, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, and other esteemed institutions identified a newly discovered subspecies of tyrannosaur known as Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis. This predator, older and more primitiv...

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A New Dinosaur Species Found! Get Ready For a T. Rex Surprise

The Evolutionary Journey of Tyrannosaurus rex in North America