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Dinosaurs

An artist's rendering of <em>Baminornis</em> showing the position of the fossil bones discovered, including the fused tailbone.

A Surprising New Tail From Jurassic China

The discovery of a fossil species suggests that the story of birds started about 20 million years earlier than we thought.

Andrew Coletti April 10, 2025

Dinah the Pink Dinosaur

Built for a motel, this cartoon dino is now a symbol of the area's paleontological heritage.

The Explorer’s Guide Wyoming’s Captivating History

Discover a world of hidden history in the Cowboy State.

Sponsored by Travel Wyoming

Maidstone, England

Iguanodon Statue

A reminder of the dinosaur skeleton discovered in a local quarry.

The 1853 <em>Iguanodon</em> models at London's Crystal Palace (top) look very different from a 2023 reconstruction of the same animal (bottom).

How Can You Spot an Inaccurate Dinosaur? AO Wants to Know.

Steven Bellettini fact-checks our assumptions about prehistoric life.

Andrew Coletti February 6, 2025

Guelph, Ontario

Garbasaurus

Guelph’s hidden tribute to environmental action.

Henderson, Nevada

Dinosaur House

A retired schoolteacher in suburban Nevada transformed his front yard into a paleontological menagerie.

Was ‘Dracula’ the Biggest Flying Creature Ever?

In prehistoric Transylvania, a giant darkened the skies.

Andrew Coletti October 3, 2024

Springfield, Missouri

Dragon Rock

Creativity is far from extinct in Missouri, and this painted dinosaur is no exception!

Warty Willy the Stegosaurus

This 'terrible lizard' was one of the world's first animatronic dinosaurs.

An atmospheric 2005 image of Lake Tahoe seems to capture a glimpse of Tahoe Tessie (center left).

The Loch Ness Monster Look-Alike Lurking Beneath Lake Tahoe

Legends of Tahoe Tessie go back centuries.

Suzie Dundas July 30, 2024

Bromölla, Sweden

'Scanisaurus'

These life-sized mosaic reptiles, crafted using ceramics from a local toilet factory, link the town's industrial heritage with its prehistoric past.

Fruita, Colorado

Dinosaur Journey Museum

Explore a wealth of fossils in one of the most prolific dig sites in North America.

Williams, Arizona

Poozeum

This small museum is dedicated to the study of coprolites, or fossilized poop.

Apple Valley, California

Dinosaur Mini Golf Ruins

Built in the early 70s, the ruins of dinosaurs are all that remains of a man’s dream to build a free dinosaur themed mini golf course

Wembley, Alberta

Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum

Alberta's Pipestone Creek Bonebed is one of the densest fossil sites in the world. This nearby museum showcases some of the best finds from its "river of death."

The amber finding is like <em>Jurassic Park</em>, but for tapeworms.

The Oldest Tapeworm Ever Was Just Found in Amber

Turns out the parasites used to plague dinosaurs, too.

Charis McGowan April 3, 2024

Raurimu, New Zealand

Raurimu Rex

A life-sized statue of a Tyrannosaurus rex made out of driftwood.