Topic: Thomas Holtz
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The peculiar dinosaurs of Laramidia: weird horns and more
The discovery of two new dinosaur species in the American West – which, 76 million years ago, was part of a continent called Laramidia – has scientists thinking about odd horns and why certain species didn't appear to spread out across all Laramidia.
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New findings: dinosaurs were birds of a colored feather
Two findings this week boost the link between birds and dinosaurs. They include the discovery of a bird-like dinosaur and a fossil analysis that suggests some dinosaurs sported colored feathers.
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North America's tiniest dinosaur weighed less than a toy poodle
The tiny dinosaur, unearthed in Colorado and named Fruitadens haagarorum, measures 29 inches from beak to tail and weighs less than two pounds.
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