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Aquatic Life

An Obituary to the Saber-Toothed Salmon, 1972-2024

Recent analyses of a giant prehistoric salmon species have led to the retirement of its iconic name.

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Paleozoic

The Curious Case of Cotylorhynchus and the Caseids, Earth’s First Herbivores

When life first transitioned to land, the evolution of herbivory came alongside some of the strangest looking animals in our planet’s history.

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Aquatic Life Dinosaurs

The Return of Spinosaurus: New Paper Challenges Subaquatic Foraging Behaviours

The return of Spinosaurus in scientific literature provides further clarity on its behaviour. Spoilers: it wasn’t winning any diving contests.

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Paleoart

Paleoart of the Month: February 2024

My favourite paleoart from across the world during the leap month of 2024!

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Dinosaurs The History of Paleontology

The Anniversary of Buckland’s Megalosaurus: 200 Years of Dinosaurs

On this day 200 years ago, history was made when William Buckland named the great fossil lizard of Stonesfield Megalosaurus, ushering in the (scientific) age of dinosaurs.

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Dinosaurs

Valentine’s Day Special: The Broken Heart of Willo the Dinosaur

For the most romantic day of the year, Max’s Blogosaurus investigates the occasion when a herbivorous dinosaur had her heart broken by paleontologists.

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Paleoart

Paleoart of the Month: January 2024

Looking for art depicting the animals of prehistory? Look no further!

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Dinosaurs The History of Paleontology

The 10 Most Common Dinosaurs in the Fossil Record

Ever wonder which dinosaurs are known from the most specimens? Look no further!

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Aquatic Life Dino Docs!

Dino Docs: River Monsters Prehistoric Terror

The premier crossover event of the 21st century, River Monsters’ episode dedicated to prehistory offers one of the greatest paleo documentaries around.

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Dinosaurs

Keeping Your Ears to the Ground: Was Thescelosaurus a Burrowing Dinosaur?

Once thought to be an ordinary ornithischian, recent studies have framed Thescelosaurus as a dinosaurian groundhog