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Paleoart

Paleoart of the Month: March & April 2024, Part One

Looking for some fantastic paleoart? Look no further!

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Dinosaurs

Maiasaura, the Good Mother Lizard

To celebrate Mother’s Day, today’s article examines the first dinosaur known to have exhibited parental behaviours.

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Geology Max's Random Ramblings

Die Fossilien Sind Gut: The Importance of Lagerstätte in the Fossil Record

In the field of paleontology, no sites are more important than Lagerstätten.

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Dinosaurs

A History of Giant Raptors in the Fossil Record

The recent discovery of a titanic Chinese footprint raises an important question: how common were giant raptors in prehistory?

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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.