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230 million-year-old dinosaur is oldest ever discovered in North America — and changes what we know about how they conquered Earth
A newfound "chicken-size" dinosaur, recently unearthed in Wyoming, changes what paleontologists thought they knew about how dinosaurs spread across the globe.
Fossil Discovery Rewrites Global Dinosaur History
With a recent radioisotopic analysis of the fossil specimens dating the remains to around 230 million years old, this tiny 'terrible lizard' named Ahvaytum bahndooiveche is now the oldest-known dinosaur from Laurasia, the Northern Hemisphere land mass of the late Paleozoic supercontinent Pangea.
Dinosaur discovery in North America is completely rewriting their history
Researchers discovered Ahvaytum bahndooiveche fossils in Wyoming, revealing dinosaurs in Laurasia earlier than believed.
The Oldest Laurasian Dinosaur: New Discovery Rewrites Dinosaur Origin Story
The discovery of Ahvaytum bahndooiveche, a 230-million-year-old dinosaur in Wyoming, reveals dinosaurs existed in the northern hemisphere earlier than believed, challenging past theories. When and how did dinosaurs first appear and spread across the planet over 200 million years ago?
Newly discovered dinosaur could be the oldest ever found in North America, researchers say
Paleontologists say the fossils could prove dinosaurs lived in the northern hemisphere millions of years earlier than previously thought.
'North America's Oldest Dinosaur' Discovered, Challenging Dino Origin Story
But this is where Ahvaytum may rewrite the origin story because it originates from the North American landmass, which once formed part of Laurasia. At roughly 230 million years old, it is comparable to the oldest known dinosaurs from Gondwana.
Dinosaur history rewritten by fossil discovery of chicken-sized dinosaur, experts say
Dinosaurs inhabited the Northern Hemisphere millions of years earlier than scientists previously thought, according to the new research.
20 Unbelievable Dinosaur Discoveries That Completely Rewrite History
Dinosaurs, the colossal creatures that dominated the Earth millions of years ago, have long fascinated scientists and the public alike. Each new discovery not only ignites imaginations but also deepens our understanding of these prehistoric giants.
Oldest Equatorial Dinosaur In The World Discovered, Dating Back 230 Million Years
Newly discovered Dinosaur fossil challenges what we know about prehistoric life
A newly discovered dinosaur, uncovered by UW-Madison paleontologists, is reshaping the understanding of prehistoric reptiles.
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