Dinosaur brain scan reveals how dog-sized ancestor of the diplodocus ran on two legs

Scientists have reconstructed the brain of a dinosaur that roamed Britain 205 million years ago, revealing startling insights into how it lived. Thecodontosaurus is related to herbivore descendants Diplodocus and Brontosaurus. But it is believed the creature, which was roughly the size of a dog, ran fast on two legs, ate meat and had good … Read more

Dog-sized dinosaur that lived 230 million years ago ‘ancestor of Triceratops’

A dog-sized dinosaur that lived 230 million years ago is an evolutionary ‘missing link’ to the horned and armoured giants, according to new research. The diminutive dinosaur is named Sacisaurus agudoensis and is believed to be an  ancestor of Triceratops and Ankylosaurus. Analysis from Brazilian researchers found the Labrador-sized creature fits into the genetic history … Read more