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The T-Rex, more popularly known as the Tyrannosaurus Rex, may be counted as the most iconic dinosaur of all time. Its intimidating stare into the eyes spoke much about its tremendous size and its tough jaws. A peculiar feature about this T-Rex dinosaur is definitely its head. In this article, we will dive in for more on the anatomy and functions of this great predator's skull. A Head Built for Destructiveness The T-Rex head was greatly designed to maximize hunting and feeding undertakings. Its head, as it was proportional to its body size was rather big, a case of an...

Science in the field of paleontology is continuously transforming because new discoveries may modify our ideas about Earth's past. There were several groundbreaking findings, one of which made an interesting revelation: various new dinosaur species were discovered; and found in various countries to outline the diversity and evolution of such prehistoric animals. Discovery Of The New Dinosaurs The fossils of the dinosaurs have been collected from different parts of the world by scientists and researchers, which has made it possible in the discovery new dinosaurs that existed millions of years ago. Musankwa Sanyatiensis A long-necked, plant-eating dinosaur from Zimbabwe and...

Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms. As such, they are a window to Earth's history- invaluable for understanding the evolution of life, climates of ancient times, and geological processes that shape our Earth. Let's journey through some of the most common fossils, from dinosaurs all the way down to trilobites. Common Fossils: Small Treasures While dinosaur bones will doubtless always exercise an imaginative hold on us, it is a travesty of history that most of the most common fossils are much smaller. Examples include: Microfossils These are very small, normally microscopic, tiny fossils that can be...

Ammolite is one such wonderfully captivating organic gem that the whole world garners upon itself with the very colors of the rainbow and in completely unique geologic terms as well. Unlike other minerals, in the case of Ammolite stone, the mineral forms from fossilized residues of long-erased ancient marine creatures, making it a treasure so unique. In this blog, we dig into the wonderful world of Ammolite, tracing its history, its properties, and its ever-growing popularity in the world of gems and jewelry. A fossil Transformation Ammolite is primarily mined in the Canadian Rocky Mountains within Alberta. These minerals originate...

Raptor dinosaurs are somewhat of an all-purpose term to describe a range of theropod dinosaurs, but one uniquely defining characteristic that puts them in a category all their own is sickle-shaped claws on their second toes. These were some of the most effective killing machines on the face of the Earth, with incredible speed, agility, and intelligence, making them two-legged terrors such as the world has rarely seen and heard of. Different Types of Raptors The term "raptor" is used basically interchangeably with "Velociraptor," though there were many, many species of raptor dinosaurs. Here are some of the most well-known...