Here at DinoPit, we know how much Jurassic Park means to dinosaur lovers. For many of us, Jurassic Park was the gateway to a lifelong fascination with not only Tyrannosaurs and Brachiosaurs, but to the mystery of life and the rigors of science. So when Jeff Goldblum confided in an interview that the original trio […]
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Sweet Dino Skull T-Shirts Based On Real Diagrams
Dinosaurs are popular for a very simple reason: they look SO freakin’ cool! So what’s an easy way to look cool? Put a dinosaur skull on your t-shirt! These t-shirts are ridiculously comfy and nothing says ‘I love dinosaurs’ more than a realistic portrayal of their skull emblazoned on your chest. Got a request? Let […]
Dromaeosaurs (Or What Jurassic Park Got Wrong, and Right, About Raptors)
Dromaeosaurs, from Microraptor to Utahraptor, are amongst the most iconic and fascinating families of dinosaurs. Bolstered by both Jurassic Park and endless scientific studies linking them directly to birds, it’s almost impossible to not love them. Resources: Quill knobs in bones Utahraptor death trap The Climbing Claw
Epidexipteryx
This dinosaur has been shaking a tail feather before it was cool. On the first edition of the DinoPit podcast, Scott talks about what makes it so unique and important to the history of bird evolution. Resources Holotype Paper
Jianianhualong Tengi
Jianianhualong Tengi The Jianianhua Dragon Had Flight-Ready Feathers While most dinosaurs did not fly, more are known to have had all the equipment necessary. Asymmetrical feathering is seen as a vital step in the evolutionary process for modern birds, and the Jiananhua Dragon (or, Jianianhualong Tengi) was recently found to have tail-feathers perfectly structured for […]
T-Rex vs Godzilla
Of all the burning questions biting at the public’s subconscious, one query stands alone: who would win in a fight, T-Rex or Godzilla? Let’s explore this question and see exactly why T-Rex is the clear victor here. The Obvious Question – Does Size Matter? The Tyrannosaurus Rex was a huge animal, scaling in at 40 […]
