WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Surmising even the physical appearance of a dinosaur - or any extinct animal - based on its fossils is a tricky proposition, with so many uncertainties involved. Assessing a ...

One dinosaur, in particular, has captivated scientists for decades as a possible “thinking dinosaur”: Troodon formosus. Small, swift, and birdlike, Troodon wasn’t the largest or most fearsome predator ...

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Humans are pretty sure that humans are the smartest animals on the planet. Of course, we would think that, wouldn’t we? On Earth, there are people with their cars and their spaceships and their credit ...

They have! Articles in New Scientist over the years refer to the intelligence of dinosaur descendants. Birds such as the New Caledonian crow show sophisticated use of tools, as well as the ability to ...

Research into dinosaur eggshells and nesting behaviour has substantially enhanced our understanding of Mesozoic reproductive strategies and palaeoenvironmental conditions. By analysing eggshell ...

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