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Study Reveals Dinosaurs Originated in Ancient Equatorial Regions

1/28/2025

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A groundbreaking study reveals that the first dinosaurs likely emerged in the equatorial regions of ancient Earth, including today's Amazon, Congo, and Sahara. Using advanced modeling techniques, researchers filled gaps in the fossil record, showing that these prehistoric giants thrived in hot, arid landscapes before flourishing after the end-Triassic mass extinction.

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A groundbreaking study reveals that the first dinosaurs likely emerged in the equatorial regions of ancient Earth, including today's Amazon, Congo, and Sahara. Using advanced modeling techniques, researchers filled gaps in the fossil record, showing that these prehistoric giants thrived in hot, arid landscapes before flourishing after the end-Triassic mass extinction.