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Meet Gigantophis garstini, an Enormous Prehistoric Snake
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Before the 2003 discovery of Titanoboa cerrejonensis, Gigantophis garstini was known as the largest snake to ever roam the Earth.
She's the Most Famous Paleobiologist You May Not Know
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The late Zofia Kielan-Jaworowska was the first woman to lead a dinosaur excavation expedition. And her volumes of research provide most of what we know today about the evolution of modern mammals.
Huayangosaurus
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Huayangosaurus was a sauropod of modest proportions. Learn more about the Huayangosaurus, Late Jurassic dinosaurs, and dinosaurs of all eras.
Utahraptor: The Salty Saga of a Killer Dinosaur
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Utahraptors lived around 135 million years ago in the late Cretaceous Period. So what does salt have to do with these massive dinosaurs whose fossils were first discovered in 1975?
What's the Malthusian premise?
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The Malthusian premise centers on the issue of whether or not there will be enough food to sustain human life. Learn about the Malthusian premise.
The Real Dilophosaurus Makes the 'Jurassic Park' Version Look Tame
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Perhaps no other beast has been more wildly mischaracterized in popular culture than the crested predator Dilophosaurus.
Prehistoric Predator Rediscovered in Museum Drawer
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The skeletal remains of Simbakubwa kutokaafrika were recently rediscovered in a drawer. HowStuffWorks takes a look at this huge predator.
Are You Smarter Than a 12-Year-Old?
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How well did you do when you were in the 7th grade? Did you thrive in Social Studies? What about Geology? Discover your inner middle schooler and how much knowledge you retained with this quiz!
Which of today's animals lived alongside dinosaurs?
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Which of today's animals lived alongside dinosaurs? Some animals' ancestors lived with dinosaurs. Learn which current animals lived alongside dinosaurs.
Triceratops: Facts About the Life and Times of a Three-horned Dinosaur
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Triceratops â which means 'three-horned face' â is one of the most spectacular and well-known of all dinosaurs, probably preyed upon by Tyrannosaurus rex.