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Norellraptor is a microraptorian dinosaur known from a specimen with exceptionally well-preserved feathers. Its discovery supports evidence that gliding and flight-related traits evolved independently in multiple dinosaur groups. Norellraptor had long feathers on its arms and legs, typical of microraptorians, resulting in a four-winged body plan.
Taxons Norellraptor

Norellraptor is a microraptorian dinosaur known from a specimen with exceptionally well-preserved feathers. Its discovery supports evidence that gliding and flight-related traits evolved independently in multiple dinosaur groups. Norellraptor had long feathers on its arms and legs, typical of microraptorians, resulting in a four-winged body plan.

plume vol spécimen Dinosauria +2
Specimens of Galleonosaurus dorisae n. gen. n. sp. from the Flat Rocks Sandstone in the upper Barremian, Wonthaggi Formation, Gippsland Basin, southeastern Australia: (1–2) holotype (NMV P229196), left maxilla in lateral (1) and medial (2) views; (3) NMV P208178, left maxilla in lateral view; (4) NMV P212845, left maxilla in lateral view; (5) NMV P209977, left maxilla in lateral view; (6) NMV P186440, left maxilla in lateral view; (7) NMV 208113, right maxillary tooth in labial view. Scale bars = 10 mm (1–6); 1 mm (7).
Taxons Galleonosaurus

Specimens of Galleonosaurus dorisae n. gen. n. sp. from the Flat Rocks Sandstone in the upper Barremian, Wonthaggi Formation, Gippsland Basin, southeastern Australia: (1–2) holotype (NMV P229196), left maxilla in lateral (1) and medial (2) views; (3) NMV P208178, left maxilla in lateral view; (4) NMV P212845, left maxilla in lateral view; (5) NMV P209977, left maxilla in lateral view; (6) NMV P186440, left maxilla in lateral view; (7) NMV 208113, right maxillary tooth in labial view. Scale bars = 10 mm (1–6); 1 mm (7).

écaille dent Australie Barrémien +4
Mounted specimen of Archaeornithomimus asiaticus on display at the Paleozoological Museum of China.
Taxons Archaeornithomimus

Mounted specimen of Archaeornithomimus asiaticus on display at the Paleozoological Museum of China.

musée Chine spécimen Archaeornithomimus
Figure 4: Savannasaurus elliottorum gen. et sp. nov., holotype specimen AODF 660. (a–e) Dorsal vertebrae (left lateral view). (f) Sacrum (ventral view). (g,h) Caudal vertebrae (left lateral view). (i) Left coracoid (lateral view). (j) Right sternal plate (ventral view). (k) Left radius (posterior view). (l) Right metacarpal III (anterior view). (m) Left astragalus (anterior view). (n) Coossified right and left pubes (anterior view). A number of ribs were preserved but have been omitted for clarity. Scale bar = 500 mm. [N.b.: the right sternal plate is misidentified [1] and is actually a left sternal plate.]
Taxons Savannasaurus

Figure 4: Savannasaurus elliottorum gen. et sp. nov., holotype specimen AODF 660. (a–e) Dorsal vertebrae (left lateral view). (f) Sacrum (ventral view). (g,h) Caudal vertebrae (left lateral view). (i) Left coracoid (lateral view). (j) Right sternal plate (ventral view). (k) Left radius (posterior view). (l) Right metacarpal III (anterior view). (m) Left astragalus (anterior view). (n) Coossified right and left pubes (anterior view). A number of ribs were preserved but have been omitted for clarity. Scale bar = 500 mm. [N.b.: the right sternal plate is misidentified [1] and is actually a left sternal plate.]

écaille holotype spécimen Savannasaurus
Azhdarcho sp., ZIN PH 56/43, distal fragment of a right ulna in proximal (a), ventral (b), posterior (c), dorsal (d), anterior (e), and distal (f, stereopair) views. This specimen is from the Tyulkili locality in the northeastern Aral Sea region of Kazakhstan; Zhirkindek Formation, Upper Cretaceous (upper Turonian – Coniacian). Abbreviations: das, dorsal articulation surface; ft, groove for flexor tendon; tub, tuberculum; vf, ventral fovea. Scale bar is 10 mm.
Taxons Azhdarcho

Azhdarcho sp., ZIN PH 56/43, distal fragment of a right ulna in proximal (a), ventral (b), posterior (c), dorsal (d), anterior (e), and distal (f, stereopair) views. This specimen is from the Tyulkili locality in the northeastern Aral Sea region of Kazakhstan; Zhirkindek Formation, Upper Cretaceous (upper Turonian – Coniacian). Abbreviations: das, dorsal articulation surface; ft, groove for flexor tendon; tub, tuberculum; vf, ventral fovea. Scale bar is 10 mm.

écaille Kazakhstan Coniacien Crétacé +4
Various fossils pertaining to the holotype of the Triassic ichthyosaur Toretocnemus californicus. This image is derived from plate 24 in Merriam (1903), done by an uncredited artist. The arrangement of the individual figures has been modified from the original.
Original description:
Toretocnemus californicus n. gen. and sp.
Figures reproduced natural size from the type specimen.

Fig. 1. — Inferior side of right posterior limb. t, tibia.
Fig. 2. — Right anterior limb. r, radius.
Fig. 3.— Pelvic arch.
Fig. 4. — Middle dorsal vertebrae and a rib from the same region.
Taxons Toretocnemus

Various fossils pertaining to the holotype of the Triassic ichthyosaur Toretocnemus californicus. This image is derived from plate 24 in Merriam (1903), done by an uncredited artist. The arrangement of the individual figures has been modified from the original. Original description: Toretocnemus californicus n. gen. and sp. Figures reproduced natural size from the type specimen. Fig. 1. — Inferior side of right posterior limb. t, tibia. Fig. 2. — Right anterior limb. r, radius. Fig. 3.— Pelvic arch. Fig. 4. — Middle dorsal vertebrae and a rib from the same region.

membre description Trias fossile +6
Fossil specimen RTMP 82.19.23 - A lacrimal, postorbitals, squamosals, frontals, parietals, and braincase referred to Latenivenatrix mcmasterae, but formerly assigned to Stenonychosaurus inequalis (=Troodon inequalis). Described by 

Currie, 1985. "Cranial anatomy of Stenonychosaurus inequalis (Saurischia, Theropoda) and its bearing on the origin of birds." Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences, 22(1), 643-658.
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Taxons Latenivenatrix

Fossil specimen RTMP 82.19.23 - A lacrimal, postorbitals, squamosals, frontals, parietals, and braincase referred to Latenivenatrix mcmasterae, but formerly assigned to Stenonychosaurus inequalis (=Troodon inequalis). Described by Currie, 1985. "Cranial anatomy of Stenonychosaurus inequalis (Saurischia, Theropoda) and its bearing on the origin of birds." Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences, 22(1), 643-658. 5d-dinosaur-camp-day2-20120802-15.jpg

Canada fossile spécimen Dinosauria +7
"Eric", a near-complete opalized specimen of the plesiosaur Umoonasaurus at the Australian Museum
Taxons Umoonasaurus

"Eric", a near-complete opalized specimen of the plesiosaur Umoonasaurus at the Australian Museum

musée spécimen Plesiosauria Umoonasaurus
Rhomboid distal nasal process of the crest of Tsintaosaurus spinorhinus.

A. Partial distal nasal process of IVPP V725 in right lateral view. B. Lateral view of composite skull (reversed). C. partial premaxillonasal complex of IVPP V829 in right lateral view. D. Line drawing of (C) showing nasal-premaxilla articulation, and the displacement (arrow) experienced by the distal nasal process relative to its articular position. E. Mounted holotype skull (IVPP V725) of T. spinorhinus in left lateral view (reversed). F. Partial right distal nasal process (although catalogued as IVPP V725, this element corresponds to a different specimen than the type; reversed).
Taxons Tsintaosaurus

Rhomboid distal nasal process of the crest of Tsintaosaurus spinorhinus. A. Partial distal nasal process of IVPP V725 in right lateral view. B. Lateral view of composite skull (reversed). C. partial premaxillonasal complex of IVPP V829 in right lateral view. D. Line drawing of (C) showing nasal-premaxilla articulation, and the displacement (arrow) experienced by the distal nasal process relative to its articular position. E. Mounted holotype skull (IVPP V725) of T. spinorhinus in left lateral view (reversed). F. Partial right distal nasal process (although catalogued as IVPP V725, this element corresponds to a different specimen than the type; reversed).

crête dessin holotype spécimen +3
Germanodactylus cristatus specimen SMNK PAL 6592. Germanodactylidae; Upper Jurassic, Eichstätt, Germany; Staatliches Museum für Naturkunde Karlsruhe, Germany.
Taxons Germanodactylus

Germanodactylus cristatus specimen SMNK PAL 6592. Germanodactylidae; Upper Jurassic, Eichstätt, Germany; Staatliches Museum für Naturkunde Karlsruhe, Germany.

musée Allemagne Jurassique spécimen +2
Foraminacephale brevis (formerly Stegoceras and Prenocephale) type specimen CMN 1423.
Taxons Foraminacephale

Foraminacephale brevis (formerly Stegoceras and Prenocephale) type specimen CMN 1423.

spécimen Foraminacephale Othnielia Prenocephale +1
Holotype specimen (NHMUK PV R1822) of the coloborhynchine anhanguerid Coloborhynchus.
Taxons Coloborhynchus

Holotype specimen (NHMUK PV R1822) of the coloborhynchine anhanguerid Coloborhynchus.

holotype spécimen Anhangueridae Coloborhynchus
Figure 24: Reconstruction of Kwanasaurus williamparkeri.
(A) Skeletal reconstruction with elements based on individuals of varied sizes, all scaled under the assumption that Kwanasaurus is proportioned similarly to Silesaurus. (B) Life reconstruction. Scale bars = 10 cm, given for probable largest specimen (DMNH EPV.34579) and one of the smallest specimens (DMNH EPV.63139).
Taxons Kwanasaurus

Figure 24: Reconstruction of Kwanasaurus williamparkeri. (A) Skeletal reconstruction with elements based on individuals of varied sizes, all scaled under the assumption that Kwanasaurus is proportioned similarly to Silesaurus. (B) Life reconstruction. Scale bars = 10 cm, given for probable largest specimen (DMNH EPV.34579) and one of the smallest specimens (DMNH EPV.63139).

écaille spécimen Kwanasaurus Silesaurus
Fossil specimen BSP 1935.I.24 (Ctenochasma elegans), an extinct pterosaur
Taxons Ctenochasma

Fossil specimen BSP 1935.I.24 (Ctenochasma elegans), an extinct pterosaur

fossile spécimen Ctenochasma Pterodactylus +1
Skull cast of Anchiceratops ornatus (original specimen: TMP 1983.001.0001) on display at the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History.
Taxons Anchiceratops

Skull cast of Anchiceratops ornatus (original specimen: TMP 1983.001.0001) on display at the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History.

musée moulage spécimen Anchiceratops +1
Tooth of cf. Zapsalis, with close up of denticles. Specimen UALVP 49582 from the Milk River Formation.
Taxons Zapsalis

Tooth of cf. Zapsalis, with close up of denticles. Specimen UALVP 49582 from the Milk River Formation.

dent Milk River spécimen Zapsalis +1
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Actualités

490-Million-Year-Old Arthropod Fossil Fills Puzzling Gap in Fossil Record
Un fossile d'arthropode vieux de 490 millions d'années comble une lacune déroutante dans les archives fossiles
Canada Cambrien Furongien fossile spécimen nouvelle espèce
Une nouvelle espèce d'arthropode corcoraniidé ayant vécu à l'époque furongienne, il y a entre 497 et 487 millions d'années, a été identifiée à partir d'un spécimen exceptionnellement préservé trouvé près de Québec, au Canada. L'article Un fossile d'arthropode vieux de 490 millions d'années comble une lacune déroutante dans les archives fossiles est apparu en premier sur Sci.News : Breaking Science News.
29/05/2026 sci-news ⚙ Traduction automatique
Un nouveau dinosaure carnivore du Trias identifié à Ghost Ranch
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Des chercheurs de Virginia Tech (Virginie, États-Unis) ont identifié une nouvelle espèce de dinosaure du Trias supérieur.  Le dinosaure a été nommé Ptychotherates bucculentus.  Ce nouveau taxon de dinosaure carnivore a été érigé sur la base de l'examen détaillé d'un fossile de crâne incomplet, bien conservé mais mélangé (numéro de spécimen CM 31368).  Le crâne provient de la Coelophysis de renommée mondiale
11/05/2026 everythingdinosaur ⚙ Traduction automatique
450-Million-Year-Old Fossils Reveal Strange, Tube-Dwelling Jellyfish Relative
Des fossiles vieux de 450 millions d’années révèlent un étrange parent de méduses tubicoles
Canada fossile spécimen nouvelle espèce
Les paléontologues ont identifié un nouveau genre et une nouvelle espèce de polype médusozoaire tubicole au corps mou à partir de spécimens bien conservés trouvés à environ 50 km au nord-est de la ville de Québec au Canada. L'article Des fossiles vieux de 450 millions d'années révèlent un étrange parent de méduses tubicoles apparaît en premier sur Sci.News : Breaking Science News.
21/04/2026 sci-news ⚙ Traduction automatique
Museum Fossil Reveals Triassic Crocodile Cousin with Powerful Jaws
Un fossile de musée révèle un cousin crocodile du Trias doté de mâchoires puissantes
mâchoire musée Trias supérieur Trias fossile spécimen tomographie nouvelle espèce
Les tomodensitogrammes d'un spécimen vieux de plusieurs décennies du Musée d'histoire naturelle de Yale Peabody montrent une nouvelle espèce de crocodylomorphe au museau court et aux mâchoires inhabituellement fortes, offrant un instantané rare de la spécialisation écologique à l'époque du Trias supérieur. Le post Museum Fossil révèle un cousin crocodile du Trias doté de mâchoires puissantes est apparu en premier sur Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
20/04/2026 sci-news ⚙ Traduction automatique
Épisode 174 : Une histoire des dinosaures en 50 fossiles
musée fossile spécimen Dinosauria
Le professeur Paul Barrett du Natural History Museum de Londres a récemment écrit A History of Dinosaurs in 50 Fossils. Nous en avons profité pour avoir un aperçu de ce que nous savons réellement sur les dinosaures et comment il est même possible de raconter leur histoire avec seulement 50 spécimens. Dans cet épisode, Paul discute de l'histoire [&hellip
15/04/2026 palaeocast ⚙ Traduction automatique
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