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How Saber-tooth Cats Worked
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Saber-tooth cats are perhaps the most well-known extinct felines. Learn about saber-tooth cats and the behavior patterns of saber-tooth cats.
Were iguanodon's thumbs murder weapons?
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Iguanodon and its thumbs continue to perplex us. Find out if iguanodon's thumbs were used as murder weapons at HowStuffWorks.
Ancient Sea Scorpion Possibly The Largest Bug to Live on Earth
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The sea scorpion may have been the largest bug to ever live on the Earth, according to a recent find. Learn more about the giant sea scorpion.
The Ultimate Fossil Quiz
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When you think about fossils, you probably picture the big-money stuff: T-Rex skeletons, perfectly preserved mammoths and the like. Compared to them, the vast majority of fossils are relatively tiny and seemingly insignificant.
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.
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.
How Deinonychus Upended the Way We Look at Dinosaurs
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The 1964 discovery of Deinonychus in southern Montana was groundbreaking for many reasons, mostly because it helped prove that birds are direct descendants of dinosaurs.
Velociraptors Likely Hunted Solo, Despite Pop Culture Depiction
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Scientists are at odds about whether Velociraptors worked together to take down their prey. Find out what they think at HowStuffWorks.
Rare Egyptian Fossil Find Holds Clues About African Dinosaur Migration
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A new dinosaur species discovered in Egypt is being heralded as the holy grail of finds. HowStuffWork looks at the new dinosaur found in Egypt.
What's the largest land animal of all time?
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Just how big do animals come? Find out as we dive backward through history to unearth the largest land animal of all time.