The Forgotten King of the Ceratopsians Among the most famous ceratopsians, such as Triceratops or Styracosaurus, Chasmosaurus often remains in the shadows, despite being one of the most fascinating horned dinosaurs of the Cretaceous. Its large, perforated frill and agile build make it one of the most interesting ceratopsians, even if it hasn’t reached the…
The Giant of the Jurassic Brachiosaurus altithorax is one of the most iconic dinosaurs in history. Its massive size, long neck, and towering stance make it one of the most impressive sauropods to have ever walked the Earth during the Late Jurassic, approximately 154 to 150 million years ago. Famous for its appearance in Jurassic…
The Best-Preserved Armored Dinosaur in History Borealopelta markmitchelli is undoubtedly one of the best-preserved dinosaur fossils ever discovered. This remarkable nodosaur from the Early Cretaceous, found in Canada, has provided scientists with extraordinary insights into its anatomy, coloration, and even its last meal. Its discovery revolutionized our understanding of armored dinosaurs, offering an unprecedented look…
Masters of Stealth in Prehistoric Oceans Belemnites were extinct cephalopods that dominated the oceans from the Devonian until their disappearance at the end of the Cretaceous. Although they resembled modern squids and cuttlefish, they had a major difference: an internal calcified shell, known as the rostrum, which provided stability and allowed them to move swiftly…
When Whales Had Teeth Basilosaurus is one of the most fascinating prehistoric marine mammals. Despite its name, which means «king lizard,» it was not a reptile but rather a primitive cetacean, a distant ancestor of modern whales. This apex predator of the Late Eocene (approximately 41 to 34 million years ago) ruled the oceans with…
With Lethal Claws Baryonyx walkeri is one of the most unique carnivorous dinosaurs of the Early Cretaceous. With its slender body, elongated snout, and massive claw on its hands, this theropod stood out among the predators of its time. Unlike other carnivorous theropods, Baryonyx had features that suggest a semi-aquatic lifestyle, making it one of…
The Prehistoric Colossus with Thunder Horns Arsinoitherium is one of the most fascinating prehistoric mammals of the Late Eocene and Early Oligocene. With its robust build and massive horns, this giant herbivore roamed what is now North Africa approximately 36 to 30 million years ago. Despite its resemblance to modern rhinoceroses, Arsinoitherium was not related…
The Missing Link Between Dinosaurs and Birds Archaeopteryx is one of the most famous fossils in history, considered the evolutionary link between theropod dinosaurs and modern birds. This small but significant creature lived approximately 150 million years ago, during the Late Jurassic, in what is now Germany. With its mix of dinosaur traits and bird-like…
El Tanque Acorazado de la Prehistoria Ankylosaurus magniventris es uno de los dinosaurios más icónicos del Cretácico Tardío. Apodado como el «tanque de la prehistoria,» este gigante acorazado habitó lo que hoy es Norteamérica hace aproximadamente 68 a 66 millones de años. Su cuerpo estaba protegido por una pesada armadura de osteodermos, y su característica…
El Primer Superdepredador de los Océanos Prehistóricos Anomalocaris canadensis es una de las criaturas más enigmáticas y fascinantes del Período Cámbrico, ampliamente reconocida como el primer superdepredador marino en la historia. Con una longitud estimada de hasta 1 metro (3.3 pies), este gigante artrópodo dominó los mares hace aproximadamente 520 millones de años, mucho antes…
Ampelosaurus: El Titán Acorazado de Europa Ampelosaurus atacis fue uno de los saurópodos más fascinantes del Cretácico Tardío. Este colosal dinosaurio vivió en lo que hoy es Francia, hace aproximadamente 70 millones de años, destacando por su impresionante armadura de osteodermos, que lo hacía único entre los titanosaurios. Como uno de los pocos titanosaurios descubiertos…
El Último de los Titanes Alamosaurus sanjuanensis fue uno de los últimos grandes saurópodos que caminaron sobre la Tierra antes de la gran extinción al final del Cretácico. Este titanosaurio vivió en lo que hoy es América del Norte, aproximadamente hace 70 a 66 millones de años, convirtiéndose en uno de los herbívoros más grandes…
