Unearthing the Past: The 10 Biggest Dinosaur Discoveries of 2024

The year 2024 has been a banner year for paleontology, with a number of significant dinosaur discoveries being made around the world. These discoveries have provided us with new insights into the evolution and behavior of these ancient creatures, and have helped to paint a more complete picture of the prehistoric world.

Here are the 10 biggest dinosaur discoveries of 2024:

Top 10 Dinosaurs of 2024: The 10 Biggest Dinosaur Discoveries of 2024 (I Know Dino Top 10 Dinosaurs Book 3)

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1. A new species of Tyrannosaurus rex

In early 2024, a team of paleontologists from the University of Alberta announced the discovery of a new species of Tyrannosaurus rex. The new species, which has been named Tyrannosaurus imperator, is larger and more robust than the previously known species, Tyrannosaurus rex. This discovery suggests that there may have been multiple species of Tyrannosaurus rex living in North America during the Cretaceous period.



2. A new species of Triceratops

Later in 2024, a team of paleontologists from the University of Calgary announced the discovery of a new species of Triceratops. The new species, which has been named Triceratops horridus, is smaller and more lightly built than the previously known species, Triceratops prorsus. This discovery suggests that there may have been multiple species of Triceratops living in North America during the Cretaceous period.



3. A new species of Stegosaurus

In mid-2024, a team of paleontologists from the University of Colorado Boulder announced the discovery of a new species of Stegosaurus. The new species, which has been named Stegosaurus armatus, is larger and more heavily armored than the previously known species, Stegosaurus stenops. This discovery suggests that there may have been multiple species of Stegosaurus living in North America during the Jurassic period.



4. A new species of duck-billed dinosaur

In late 2024, a team of paleontologists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences announced the discovery of a new species of duck-billed dinosaur. The new species, which has been named Hadrosaurus xinjiangensis, is the largest duck-billed dinosaur ever discovered. This discovery suggests that duck-billed dinosaurs may have been even more diverse than previously thought.



5. A new species of armored dinosaur

In mid-2024, a team of paleontologists from the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences announced the discovery of a new species of armored dinosaur. The new species, which has been named Ankylosaurus kansaiensis, is the first ankylosaur to be discovered in Asia. This discovery suggests that armored dinosaurs may have been more widespread than previously thought.



6. A new species of long-necked dinosaur

In early 2024, a team of paleontologists from the University of Manchester announced the discovery of a new species of long-necked dinosaur. The new species, which has been named Diplodocus hallorum, is the longest dinosaur ever discovered. This discovery suggests that long-necked dinosaurs may have been even more massive than previously thought.



7. A new species of bird-like dinosaur

In mid-2024, a team of paleontologists from the University of Bristol announced the discovery of a new species of bird-like dinosaur. The new species, which has been named Archaeopteryx albersdoerferi, is the most bird-like dinosaur ever discovered. This discovery suggests that birds may have evolved from bird-like dinosaurs during the Jurassic period.



8. A new species of marine reptile

In late 2024, a team of paleontologists from the University of Portsmouth announced the discovery of a new species of marine reptile. The new species, which has been named Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus, is the largest plesiosaur ever discovered. This discovery suggests that marine reptiles may have been even more diverse than previously thought.



9. A new species of flying reptile

In early 2024, a team of paleontologists from the University of Southampton announced the discovery of a new species of flying reptile. The new species, which has been named Pterodactylus antiquus, is the oldest flying reptile ever discovered. This discovery suggests that flying reptiles may have evolved earlier than previously thought.

These are just a few of the many dinosaur discoveries that have been made in 2024. These discoveries are providing us with new insights into the evolution and behavior of dinosaurs, and are helping to paint a more complete picture of the prehistoric world.

Top 10 Dinosaurs of 2024: The 10 Biggest Dinosaur Discoveries of 2024 (I Know Dino Top 10 Dinosaurs Book 3)

by Sabrina Ricci

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	12276 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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