Fossil overlooked for 100 years ID'd as new dinosaur species
Summary
Scientists have identified a new species of dinosaur called Invictibellatrix amberina from a fossil found 100 years ago but only recently studied. This dinosaur was a long-clawed predator related to the Tyrannosaurus rex and lived about 120 million years ago.Key Facts
- Invictibellatrix amberina is a new dinosaur species discovered from a fossil in a British museum.
- The fossil was found in 1924 on the Isle of Wight, England, and stayed unnoticed until now.
- This dinosaur was a two-legged meat-eater with long arms and big curved claws for hunting.
- It was about 10 to 13 feet long and almost 5 feet tall, with feathers on its body.
- Invictibellatrix lived during the Early Cretaceous period, around 120 million years ago.
- Scientists used a CT scan to examine the fossil and compare it to other similar dinosaurs.
- The name Invictibellatrix means "unconquered female warrior," named to inspire strength against bullying and oppression.
- This dinosaur would have been dangerous to humans if they lived at the same time, even more so than a T. rex.
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