A team led by University of Chicago paleontologist Paul Sereno has unearthed a surprising revelation: a new species called “Spinosaurus mirabilis”.
The fossil was discovered by a team who say the remains were found hundreds of miles inland, far away from where similar remains are often discovered. The intriguing discovery is on the cover of science, and Dr.Sereno will speak about the work at the opening of the exhibition.
According to researchers, the remains were found on the ancient African coastline, where most of the fossils of this large, fish-eating dinosaur were previously located. This is a rare and common finding among theropod dinosaurs, prompting scientists to name the species Spinosaurus mirabilis. The exhibition is expected to officially open on March 1 and will provide a chance to learn more about this incredible discovery.
What does Spinosaurus mirabilis look like?
The dinosaur’s distinguishing features included interlocking rows of teeth designed for catching slippery fish. It is described as a ‘hewn heron’ that can wade up to two meters of water, but probably spends most of its time stalking shallower areas in search of larger fish. The discovery site was hundreds of miles from the nearest coastline, challenging previous theories that Spinosaurus species were primarily aquatic animals adapted for ocean environments.
