The idea that birds—the most diverse group of land vertebrates, with nearly 10,000 living species—descended directly from dinosaurs isn't new. It was raised by the English biologist Thomas Henry ...

Discoverer of more dinosaur species than any other living scientist, Xu Xing says some dinosaurs have birdlike traits, including feathers. Stefen Chow In a pine forest in rural northeastern China, a ...

Some animals have been around since the time of the dinosaurs—and they’re still thriving today! Known as “living fossils,” these creatures have barely changed over millions of years and continue to ...

Dinosaurs ruled the planet between 230 to 66 million years ago, although many other life forms had evolved well before their ...

Introduction : changing the questions in avian paleontology / Gary Kaiser and Gareth Dyke -- Theropod diversity and the refinement of avian characteristics / Peter J. Makovicky and Lindsay E. Zanno -- ...

When we look at modern-day reptiles like crocodiles and Komodo dragons, it’s hard not to think about dinosaurs. Their scaly skin, massive jaws, and ancient vibe give off a prehistoric energy that ...

Whether you're a curious learner or a dino enthusiast, here are 7 incredible dinosaur facts that will blow your mind and challenge everything you thought you knew about these ancient rulers of the ...