Dinosaurs
"Fantastic dinosaur specimen one of the most complete to be found in the UK in a century," say scientists
The dinosaur fossil, discovered at Compton Bay on the Isle of Wight, consists of 149 bones.
“What the hell is this?” Scientists amazed at prehistoric crocodile-like animal discovered in Nevada
The remains of the new species of extinct crocodile relative, found in the rugged Augusta Mountains, rewrite the story of life along Earth's coasts during the Middle Triassic.
New giant dinosaur with 'bizarre' horns discovered in the wild badlands of Montana
With a colossal pair of blade-like spikes on the back of its frill, Lokiceratops rangiformis is one of the largest and most ornate horned dinosaurs ever found, say scientists.
Ever wanted to name a dinosaur? Now's your chance
Scientists who discovered a green dinosaur skeleton in the US are asking the public to help name it.
Giant octopus-eating lizard discovered in Australia was a "fearsome predator", say scientists
The newly discovered species of pterosaur, which lived around 100 million years ago, had a 4.6-metre wingspan and would have hunted fish and cephalopods.
'I noticed these leg bones eroding out of the ground.' Brand-new dinosaur species discovered by chance in Zimbabwe
A new dinosaur species has been discovered in fossilised rocks on the shoreline of Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe
Dinosaur poop museum opens in Arizona
The Arizona museum has approximately 8,000 pieces of fossilised faeces, including a 67.5cm whopper thought to come from a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Controversy as largest stegosaurus skeleton set to sell for $6million at New York auction
This remarkable specimen is due to be sold at auction. It also highlights the intriguing debate over the sale of dinosaur fossils.
10 prehistoric mega-species that ruled before the dinosaurs
Meet the bizarre prehistoric animals that once ruled the world millions of years ago - and they're not dinosaurs
Giant prehistoric ichthyosaur found in UK might be largest marine reptile ever, say scientists
The ocean titan, identified as a new species of giant ichthyosaur, could have been as big as a blue whale.
A gigantic prehistoric sea monster discovered on the UK’s Jurassic Coast has got scientists excited
Join Sir David Attenborough as he unravels the mysteries of this captivating creature in his documentary, Attenborough and the Giant Sea Monster
“This place was just crazy rich with dinosaur footprints”. Scientists buzzing after huge prehistoric discovery in Alaska
A team of researchers have found a large group of dinosaur tracks, fossilised plants and tree stumps in north-west Alaska, offering new insights into climate and animal movement 100 million years ago.
Giant prehistoric sea lizard with dagger-like teeth discovered in Morocco – and it has scientists very excited
The fossils of a new species of marine lizard that lived 66 million years ago provide evidence that our oceans were once filled with a vast number of apex predators compared to today.
How were dinosaur footprints preserved?
Anjana Khatwa explains how how dinosaur footprints have managed to survive thousands of years
How powerful was the bite of a T.rex?
We take a look at the bite power of one of the world's most famous dinosaurs, the T. Rex
Sir David Attenborough talks about unearthing one of the biggest carnivorous creatures the world has ever seen
Sir David Attenborough discusses his new film 'Attenborough and the Giant Sea Monster' – a documentary about the discovery of an enormous pliosaur skull on England's south coast.
What killed the dinosaurs? It may not have been a meteorite that delivered the deadly blow, say scientists
Climate change triggered by colossal volcanic eruptions may have ultimately triggered the dinosaur extinction, suggests new research.
Ice ivory: how the rise of the mammoth tusk industry poses a new threat to elephants
The close similarities between the tusks of mammoths and elephants present new threats to several wildlife species and the environment, suggests a new study by the University of Portsmouth.
Patagotitan mayorum: Meet the largest dinosaur to have ever roamed the earth
Patagotitan is likely the biggest dinosaur to have ever lived. Here’s how it lived its supersized life.
What’s special about the UK's Jurassic Coast?
Anjana Khatwa explains why the Jurassic Coast is a Mecca for fossil hunters
Can a dinosaur be mummified?
Did you know, in rare cases, dinosaurs can be mummified? Dr Anjana Khatwa explains
Best dinosaur documentaries to watch
Dinosaur obsessed? Take a look at our guide of the best dinosaur documentaries out there and learn even more about these remarkable reptiles.
What are coprolites?
How fossilised poo can tell us a lot about ancient animals that once roamed the earth
How to watch Secrets of the Jurassic Dinosaurs
Biologist and natural history presenter Liz Bonnin takes us on a journey to prehistoric Wyoming in the western USA in this two-part series for BBC Two.