Mini T-Rex Preceded Monster T-Rex, Says Science

Scientists say that a smaller (9 ft. tall) “punk size” Tyrannosaurus rex terrorized Asia years before the giant killing machine version of T-rex we’ve all come to know and love roamed the earth. |Nola.com|

Everything You Know About Dinosaurs Is False

Well not everything, but a major piece to the puzzle: their size. In a crushing blow to the collective conscious and the imagination of children everywhere, scientists announced that dinosaurs probably weren’t as big as once believed. They cite the Apatosaurus louisae—one of the largest dinosaurs and coolest attractions at the Museum of Natural History—as an example. According to new research, it likely only weighed 18 metric tons instead of 38 making it about as heavy as one of these Caterpillar trucks. |ScienceDaily|

Rich People Sill Buying Prehistoric Ornaments for the Home

While contemporary art sales are dipping, the market for dinosaurs bones might be holding steady. Bonhams recently held its ‘Natural History‘ auction and two dinosaur offerings both fetched more than their estimated prices according to the New York Times. A fierce looking Tyrannosaurid skull (pictured) sold for $206,000 while a more peaceful and popular Triceratops head sold for $242,000. The auction house refused to identify the buyers, but did hint that the dinosaurs were likely bought as “home decorations.”

Prehistoric Pigeon-Like Dinosaur Discovered

Researchers have discovered a very ferocious and distant cousin of the modern day pigeon: “A strange pigeon-sized dinosaur that roamed the planet more than 150 million years ago was the oldest known relative of birds, say scientists. The new species ‘Epidexipteryx hui’ had large teeth that could rip prey apart and a strange anatomy including long, ribbon-like tail feathers – suggesting the plumage was purely ornamental rather than for flight.” |Daily Mail|