📊 Tabla de Datos Clave: Olorotitan arharensis Atributo Detalles Nombre científico Olorotitan arharensis Significado del nombre «Titán aromático» (aunque su relación con el aroma no está clara) Clasificación Dinosauria > Ornithischia > Hadrosauridae > Lambeosaurinae Período geológico Cretácico Superior (~70 millones de años) Lugar del hallazgo Formación Udurchukan, Rusia Descubridor Yuri Bolotsky y equipo Año…
📊 Tabla de Datos Clave: Nyctosaurus Atributo Detalles Nombre científico Nyctosaurus Significado del nombre «Lagarto nocturno» Periodo geológico Cretácico Tardío (~85 millones de años) Ubicación Norteamérica (Estados Unidos, Formación Niobrara) Envergadura ~2 metros (6.6 pies) Altura ~1 metro (3.3 pies) Longitud del cuerpo 37 cm (14.5 pulgadas) Peso estimado ~1.86 kg (4.1 lbs) Dieta Piscívoro…
En el mundo prehistórico, algunas criaturas parecen sacadas directamente de la imaginación, y Moschops es una de ellas. Con su cuerpo robusto, cráneo grueso y patas cortas, este extraño herbívoro del Pérmico Medio fue un representante clave de los terápsidos, el grupo de reptiles similares a mamíferos del que eventualmente evolucionaron los mamíferos. Aunque su…
📊 Tabla de Datos Clave: Miragaia longicollum Atributo Detalles Nombre científico Miragaia longicollum (posiblemente inválido) Significado del nombre «De Miragaia, cuello largo» Clasificación Dinosauria > Ornithischia > Stegosauria Período geológico Jurásico Tardío (~150 millones de años) Ubicación Formación Lourinhã, Portugal Longitud estimada ~6 metros Peso estimado 1 – 2 toneladas Número de vértebras cervicales 17,…
Louis Agassiz fue una de las figuras más influyentes en la historia de la paleontología y la geología. Sus estudios sobre fósiles, su teoría sobre las glaciaciones y su impacto en la clasificación de peces prehistóricos sentaron las bases de muchas disciplinas científicas modernas. Sin embargo, a pesar de sus logros, Agassiz sigue siendo una…
In the vast prehistoric ocean, one predator reigned supreme: Megalodon (Carcharocles megalodon), the largest shark to have ever existed. With an estimated size of up to 20 meters (66 feet) in length and a bite force of up to 180,000 Newtons, this colossal shark was the undisputed ruler of the seas for millions of years….
The history of science is filled with key figures who laid the foundations for various disciplines, and one of the most influential names in biological anthropology is that of the German scientist Johann Friedrich Blumenbach. Considered the first scientific anthropologist, Blumenbach was a pioneer in the study of human diversity, developing one of the first…
In prehistory, some animals reached colossal dimensions, and among them, Megaloceros stands out as the giant deer that roamed Europe and Asia during the Ice Age. With its enormous antlers, which could reach up to 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) in span, this majestic herbivore is one of the most iconic prehistoric deer ever discovered. Its…
Among prehistoric predators, few were as formidable as Megalania (Varanus priscus). This gigantic lizard ruled Australia’s ecosystems during the Pleistocene, earning the title of the largest terrestrial lizard known to science. With its colossal size and potentially venomous bite, Megalania was the apex predator of its environment, preying on Australia’s unique megafauna before vanishing 50,000…
During the age of great mammals, mastodons were among the most impressive species to roam the Americas. Throughout the Pleistocene, these giant herbivores thrived in icy and forested landscapes, adapting to diverse ecosystems before going extinct around 10,000 years ago. Often mistaken for mammoths, mastodons belonged to a different evolutionary lineage, with unique characteristics that…
Paleontology in China has a key figure in its history: Young Chung Chien, also known as Yang Zhongjian. His work was fundamental in developing paleontology in the country, laying a solid foundation for the study of fossils and the evolution of dinosaurs in Asia. Throughout his career, he made significant discoveries that helped establish China…
Throughout the history of dinosaurs, sauropods have been synonymous with gigantism. Among them, Mamenchisaurus stands out for one particular feature: its extraordinarily long neck, the longest of any known dinosaur. This Late Jurassic colossus, discovered in China, is a key piece in understanding the evolution of long-necked dinosaurs and their success in prehistoric ecosystems. In…
