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It was described in 2014, and although an extensive amount of information about this dinosaur is not yet available due to the fragmentary nature of the fossils found, its discovery has provided important data on the diversity of ceratopsians in Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis dinosaur belongs to the ceratopsian family, a group of herbivores known for their characteristic horns and bony frills at the back of their heads. \u003cem\u003eLokiceratops rangiformis\u003c\/em\u003e had an estimated length of 6.7 meters.\u003cbr\u003eIts name \"Lokiceratops\" refers to \"Loki,\" the Norse god known for his cunning and shapeshifting, due to the unusual and less common features it presents compared to other ceratopsians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe most striking feature of \u003cem\u003eLokiceratops\u003c\/em\u003e is its skull, which has a narrower and more elongated shape compared to other ceratopsians. 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It is one of the most important spinosaurids discovered in Europe and one of the few Iberian taxa known from relatively diagnostic material. It was described in 2019 by Malafaia and colleagues from remains found at the Santa Águeda site, near Vallibona. The name literally means \u003cstrong\u003e\"the huntress of the Vallibona valley,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e while the epithet \u003cem\u003ecani\u003c\/em\u003e honors Santiago Canós.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClassification and Evolutionary Position\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eVallibonavenatrix cani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eSpinosauridae\u003c\/strong\u003e, the group that includes well-known forms such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSpinosaurus aegyptiacus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBaryonyx walkeri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSuchomimus tenerensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, its exact phylogenetic position remains debated. Some analyses place it within \u003cstrong\u003eSpinosaurinae\u003c\/strong\u003e, closer to \u003cem\u003eSpinosaurus\u003c\/em\u003e, while other studies suggest it could represent an intermediate form between baryonychines and spinosaurines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis uncertainty reflects the complex evolution of European spinosaurids during the Early Cretaceous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize and Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe known remains are incomplete, so estimates are approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most accepted calculations suggest:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6–8 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e between \u003cstrong\u003e700 and 1,500 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHip height: around \u003cstrong\u003e2 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, it was significantly smaller than \u003cem\u003eSpinosaurus\u003c\/em\u003e, but comparable to medium-sized specimens of \u003cem\u003eBaryonyx\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKnown Fossil Material\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe holotype (MGUV 22783) primarily consists of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDorsal vertebrae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRib fragments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePelvic elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePartial remains of the sacral region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo complete skulls or unequivocally associated teeth of the holotype are currently known, which limits anatomical reconstructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the vertebrae preserve very important diagnostic features for identifying it as a spinosaurid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Most Striking Feature: The Neural Spines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dorsal vertebrae exhibit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery high neural spines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplex lateral expansions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorphology different from that observed in \u003cem\u003eBaryonyx\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese structures suggest the presence of a \u003cstrong\u003erelatively developed dorsal sail or muscular hump\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it probably did not reach the spectacular sail of \u003cem\u003eSpinosaurus\u003c\/em\u003e, it must have had an elevated dorsal profile that gave it a distinctive silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePossible functions include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermoregulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage of energy reserves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialized muscle attachment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently, the visual display hypothesis is generally considered one of the most plausible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInferred Anatomy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the skull is not preserved, much of its appearance must be inferred from other spinosaurids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt likely possessed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong and narrow snout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConical teeth adapted for gripping slippery prey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong forelimbs with large claws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong tail used for balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelatively low and elongated body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn life, it would have resembled a smaller, more primitive version of \u003cem\u003eSuchomimus\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eSpinosaurus\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet and 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align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eVallibonavenatrix cani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is one of the most relevant spinosaurids in Europe because:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt helps to understand the origin and early diversification of Spinosauridae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt reinforces the importance of the Iberian Peninsula as an evolutionary center for this group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt provides unique information on the evolution of dorsal sails in spinosaurids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt demonstrates that the Iberian ecosystems of the Early Cretaceous harbored a greater diversity of large predators than previously thought just two decades ago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough still known from relatively fragmentary remains, \u003cem\u003eVallibonavenatrix cani\u003c\/em\u003e represents a key piece for reconstructing the evolutionary history of European spinosaurids before 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It was scientifically described in 2023 from a significant set of fossil remains discovered at the Sant Antoni de la Vespa site, near the town of Morella. Its name combines \"Garumba,\" a reference to a fantastic creature from local Morellan tradition, with the Greek term \u003cem\u003etitan\u003c\/em\u003e, while the epithet \u003cem\u003emorellensis\u003c\/em\u003e refers to Morella, the region where its remains were found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarumbatitan represents one of the most important sauropods discovered in Europe in recent decades and constitutes one of the most complete sauropod skeletons found in the European Early Cretaceous. Its discovery has provided crucial information about the early evolution of titanosauriforms, a group that would later give rise to the gigantic titanosaurs that would dominate terrestrial ecosystems during the rest of the Cretaceous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn terms of size, \u003cstrong\u003eGarumbatitan\u003c\/strong\u003e was a very large animal. Current estimates suggest an approximate length of \u003cstrong\u003e18 to 22 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a weight likely ranging between \u003cstrong\u003e15 and 25 tons\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the age and development of the individual represented by the fossil remains. Although it did not reach the extreme dimensions of some gigantic Late Cretaceous titanosaurs, it was one of the largest herbivores in its ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts anatomy shows a combination of primitive and derived features. It had a long, muscular neck composed of numerous pneumatic cervical vertebrae, lightened by cavities connected to air sacs similar to those of modern birds. The torso was voluminous, supported by robust and relatively straight limbs. The front legs were slightly longer than the hind legs, providing a somewhat backward-sloping body posture, though less pronounced than in more derived forms like \u003cem\u003eBrachiosaurus\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most interesting aspects of \u003cstrong\u003eGarumbatitan morellensis\u003c\/strong\u003e is the morphology of its limbs and feet. The preserved remains indicate a very robust structure capable of supporting large body masses. The metacarpals were organized in a semi-circular arrangement typical of titanosauriforms, forming a true support column for the animal's weight. The hind limbs show adaptations consistent with efficient locomotion for a large herbivore, capable of traveling long distances in search of food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dorsal and caudal vertebrae indicate that it possessed a long, muscular tail that acted as a counterbalance for the neck. While not as extreme as that of diplodocids, this tail would have significantly contributed to the animal's balance and stability during movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an herbivore, \u003cstrong\u003eGarumbatitan\u003c\/strong\u003e likely fed on a wide variety of vegetation. During the Barremian, the Morella region had a warm and humid climate with extensive riverine plains, coniferous forests, tree ferns, bennettitales, and other gymnosperms. 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It belonged to the mosasaurs, a group of marine reptiles closely related to modern lizards and snakes, which dominated the oceans during the Late Cretaceous. It lived approximately \u003cstrong\u003e70 to 66 million years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e, during the Maastrichtian stage, the last few million years before the mass extinction event that ended the age of non-avian dinosaurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species was discovered in the famous chalk deposits of Maastricht, in the Netherlands, in the late 18th century. In fact, the genus \u003cstrong\u003eMosasaurus\u003c\/strong\u003e takes its name from the Meuse River (Mosa), which flows through the region where the first specimens were found. The species \u003cstrong\u003ehoffmanni\u003c\/strong\u003e was named in honor of the physician and collector Johann Leonard Hoffmann, associated with the discovery of the first remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMosasaurus hoffmanni\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the type species and one of the most advanced forms of mosasaurs. It was an animal completely adapted to marine life and occupied the ecological role of a superpredator in numerous Late Cretaceous ocean ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most accepted estimates place its length between \u003cstrong\u003e13 and 17 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e, although some exceptionally large specimens might have reached slightly greater dimensions. Its weight likely ranged from \u003cstrong\u003e10 to 15 tons\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it one of the largest marine predators of its time. Although some ichthyosaurs and pliosaurs from the Jurassic and Early Cretaceous reached similar or larger sizes, during the Maastrichtian few animals could compete with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts anatomy was perfectly adapted for an oceanic existence. The body was elongated and hydrodynamic, with highly developed musculature and a powerful tail ending in a crescent-shaped caudal fluke. Recent discoveries of soft tissues preserved in other mosasaurs have shown that they possessed a tail with a reduced upper lobe and a highly developed lower lobe, convergent with that of sharks and some ichthyosaurs. This structure provided great acceleration and maneuverability in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head of \u003cstrong\u003eMosasaurus hoffmanni\u003c\/strong\u003e was enormous, potentially exceeding \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 meters in length\u003c\/strong\u003e in adult specimens. The skull was built to withstand strong stresses during the capture of large prey. The jaws contained numerous conical teeth, robust and slightly curved backward, ideal for gripping slippery animals and preventing them from escaping once caught.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly interesting feature was the presence of a movable joint in the lower jaw and a complex system of cranial ligaments that allowed it to open its mouth extraordinarily wide. Additionally, it possessed a second battery of teeth on the pterygoid bones of the palate. These so-called \u003cstrong\u003epterygoid teeth\u003c\/strong\u003e helped push prey down the esophagus once captured, a mechanism functionally comparable to that used by modern snakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiomechanical studies indicate that \u003cstrong\u003eMosasaurus hoffmanni\u003c\/strong\u003e possessed a very powerful bite, although not necessarily designed for extreme bone crushing like that of some modern crocodiles. Its strategy was rather to hold, tear, and swallow large fragments of prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts diet was extraordinarily varied. Fossil stomach contents, tooth marks, and associated remains indicate that it consumed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLarge bony fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSharks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSea turtles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCephalopods like ammonites and belemnites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePrimitive seabirds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOther smaller mosasaurs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJuvenile plesiosaurs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCarrion when available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvidence of bite marks on the remains of other mosasaurs suggests that occasional cannibalism cannot be ruled out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Maastrichtian, \u003cstrong\u003eMosasaurus hoffmanni\u003c\/strong\u003e inhabited warm, relatively shallow seas that covered large regions of Europe, North America, Africa, and the Middle East. Sea levels were much higher than today, and vast continental shelves were submerged under seas rich in marine life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn these ecosystems, it shared a habitat with an impressive diversity of organisms, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOther mosasaurs such as \u003cem\u003ePrognathodon\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTylosaurus\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ePlioplatecarpus\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGiant sea turtles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSharks like \u003cem\u003eSqualicorax\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous ammonites and nautiloids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eElasmosaurid plesiosaurs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLarge predatory fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an evolutionary perspective, \u003cstrong\u003eMosasaurus hoffmanni\u003c\/strong\u003e represents one of the most spectacular examples of evolutionary convergence between modern marine reptiles and vertebrates. Although it descended from relatively small terrestrial lizards that lived only a few million years earlier, it rapidly evolved into a highly specialized body plan for oceanic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecent studies suggest that it possessed highly developed senses, especially sight and smell, which would have allowed it to locate prey across large marine areas. It is also probable that it undertook migrations or long-distance movements following seasonal concentrations of food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extinction of \u003cstrong\u003eMosasaurus hoffmanni\u003c\/strong\u003e occurred approximately \u003cstrong\u003e66 million years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e, during the Cretaceous-Paleogene boundary mass extinction event, primarily caused by the asteroid impact associated with the Chicxulub crater. 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It inhabited extensive regions of Europe during the Middle and Late Pleistocene, particularly temperate, cold and mountainous environments associated with open woodlands, grasslands, valleys and karst systems. Its specific name, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003espelaeus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, refers directly to caves, as its remains are frequently found in European caverns that were used as shelters, hibernation sites and places of natural death over many generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough closely related to modern brown bears, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrsus spelaeus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e possessed a distinctive and easily recognisable anatomy. Its body was large, robust and powerful, with strong limbs, a broad rib cage and a particularly well-developed forequarters. From a morphometric perspective, adult males may have reached approximate body lengths of 2.5–3 metres and masses exceeding 400–600 kilograms in large individuals. The species displayed pronounced sexual dimorphism, with females being considerably smaller. As in other bears, these estimates varied according to age, sex, population and environmental conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe skull of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrsus spelaeus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of its most characteristic anatomical features. It was tall and massive, with a strongly domed forehead, more elevated than that of many modern brown bears, and a relatively short, powerful snout. The jaws were robust, while the dentition featured broad molars, extensive grinding surfaces and a relative reduction of the anterior premolars, traits consistent with a diet largely dominated by plant material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrary to the popular image of a large cave-dwelling predator, numerous studies based on dental morphology, tooth wear and stable isotope analysis indicate that many cave bear populations were primarily herbivorous. Their diet likely included plants, roots, tubers, fruits and other vegetable resources available before hibernation. However, evidence of omnivory has also been identified in certain populations, suggesting that their diet varied according to region, period and local resource availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe life cycle of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrsus spelaeus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was closely linked to the use of caves. Thousands of remains recovered from European caverns show that these bears repeatedly used such environments for hibernation, giving birth and shelter during the harshest months of the year. Many individuals died during hibernation, particularly juveniles, elderly animals or weakened specimens, which explains the massive accumulations of skeletons found at certain fossil sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis close association with caves also favoured the exceptional preservation of their bones, skulls and jaws, making \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrsus spelaeus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e one of the best-represented fossil mammals of the European Pleistocene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrsus spelaeus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e coexisted with other large Ice Age animals, including mammoths, woolly rhinoceroses, steppe bison, horses, giant deer, cave hyenas, cave lions, wolves and Palaeolithic human groups. Its extinction occurred towards the end of the Pleistocene, before the final disappearance of many other European megafaunal species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts decline was probably caused by a combination of climatic change, habitat transformation, competition for shelter and direct or indirect human pressure. Its ecological specialisation and dependence on particular environmental conditions may have made the species especially vulnerable during periods of climatic instability towards the end of the last glaciation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis replica represents \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrsus spelaeus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as a large Pleistocene ursid with a powerful build, a tall and domed skull, robust jaws, strong limbs and an imposing silhouette. The reconstruction incorporates available information on its morphometry, cranial and dental anatomy, feeding ecology and close relationship with European cave systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt depicts not only an icon of the Ice Age, but also one of the most important fossil mammals for understanding the ecology and extinction of Pleistocene megafauna.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Cave Bear Replica Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:35 Scale — Complete Model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 54 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 100 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 48 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:20 Scale — Complete Model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 94 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 175 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 84 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Remote Times","offers":[{"title":"1:35 \/ Sin imprimar","offer_id":54876014543116,"sku":"DC-1473-135-SINI","price":61.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:35 \/ Imprimado","offer_id":54876014575884,"sku":"DC-1473-135-IMPRI","price":73.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:35 \/ Pintado a mano","offer_id":54876014608652,"sku":"DC-1473-135-PINTA","price":214.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:20 \/ Sin imprimar","offer_id":54876014641420,"sku":"DC-1473-120-SINI","price":116.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:20 \/ Imprimado","offer_id":54876014674188,"sku":"DC-1473-120-IMPRI","price":130.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:20 \/ Pintado a mano","offer_id":54876014706956,"sku":"DC-1473-120-PINTA","price":296.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/1106\/7660\/files\/Ursusspelaeus_6.png?v=1784570593"},{"product_id":"suchomimus-tenerensis-8","title":"Suchomimus tenerensis","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuchomimus tenerensis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ewas a large spinosaurid theropod dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous of Africa, known from fossil remains recovered from the Elrhaz Formation in the Gadoufaoua region of the Ténéré Desert, Niger. Formally described in 1998 by Sereno and colleagues, this taxon represents one of the best-known spinosaurids from Gondwana and an important species for understanding the evolution of large, long-snouted theropods associated with fluvial ecosystems. Its name means “crocodile mimic”, referring to the elongated and low profile of its skull, while the specific epithet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003etenerensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e refers to the Ténéré Desert, where its fossils were discovered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fossil material of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuchomimus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e includes a partial skull and a substantial portion of the postcranial skeleton, preserving elements of the jaws, vertebrae, ribs, shoulder girdle, forelimbs, pelvis and hind limbs. The original description identified it as a spinosaurid closely related to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaryonyx\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, sharing a combination of an elongated skull, narrow jaws, conical teeth and a large manual claw on the first digit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts discovery reinforced the interpretation of spinosaurids as a specialised theropod lineage with cranial adaptations distinct from those of more generalised large predators such as allosauroids and tyrannosauroids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom a morphometric perspective, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuchomimus tenerensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a large theropod, with the known specimen generally estimated to have reached approximately 10–11 metres in total body length. However, this individual may not have attained its maximum adult size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts body was bipedal and elongated, with a relatively low skull, robust hind limbs, a long balancing tail and particularly powerful forelimbs. The forelimbs were more strongly developed than those of many other large theropods and bore enormous manual claws, especially on the thumb. These claws may have been used to capture, secure or manipulate prey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis combination of large body size, powerful arms and an elongated snout gave \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuchomimus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a silhouette markedly different from that of other carnivorous dinosaurs from Cretaceous Africa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe skull of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuchomimus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was long, narrow and low, with a rostrum broadly similar in proportion to that of certain long-snouted crocodilians, although it belonged to a completely different lineage of theropod dinosaurs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe jaws contained numerous conical, slightly recurved teeth that were less laterally compressed than those of macropredatory theropods specialised for slicing flesh. This dentition, together with the expanded terminal portion of the snout and the elongated jaws, suggests a diet with a strong piscivorous component, enabling the animal to capture large fish and other aquatic or semi-aquatic prey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNevertheless, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuchomimus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e should not be interpreted as exclusively piscivorous. Its large size, powerful forelimbs and functional dentition would also have allowed it to capture small or medium-sized terrestrial vertebrates, consume carrion and exploit a variety of resources along river margins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComparative studies of the teeth of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuchomimus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSarcosuchus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the same Elrhaz Formation have also suggested a degree of ecological proximity between these two large predators in water-associated environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dorsal anatomy of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuchomimus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e included vertebrae with elongated neural spines, forming a low sail or ridge along the back. This structure was much less extreme than that seen in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpinosaurus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but still sufficient to create a distinctive elevated profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt may have served in visual display, signalling, soft-tissue storage or support for a dorsal crest, although its precise function remains uncertain. 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It lived during the latest Maastrichtian, in the final few million years before the Cretaceous–Palaeogene extinction event, and represents one of the most iconic species of the terrestrial ecosystems of Laramidia. Originally described by Othniel Charles Marsh in 1889, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriceratops horridus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e belongs to Ceratopsidae, the group of large herbivorous dinosaurs characterised by a rostral beak, dental batteries, a cranial frill and well-developed horns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin the genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriceratops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT. horridus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is distinguished from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT. prorsus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by a combination of cranial features and stratigraphic distribution. Morphometric and cladistic studies have historically reduced many proposed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriceratops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species to two principal forms, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT. horridus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT. prorsus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, differentiated by facial proportions, the development of the supraorbital horns and other cranial details. In the Hell Creek Formation, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT. horridus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is particularly associated with lower and middle stratigraphic levels, whereas \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT. prorsus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is more common in the upper levels. This pattern has been interpreted as a possible evolutionary transition within the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriceratops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lineage near the end of the Cretaceous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom a morphometric perspective, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriceratops horridus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a very large ceratopsid, with adult individuals reaching approximately 8–9 metres in body length, a hip height of around 2.5–3 metres and an estimated mass generally between 6 and 10 tonnes, depending on the specimen and the method used. Its body was quadrupedal, low, broad and extremely robust, with powerful limbs adapted to support a substantial body mass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe head was one of the animal’s most impressive structures. In large adults, the skull could exceed 2 metres in length and featured an anterior keratinous beak, deep jaws and dental batteries specialised for cutting and processing tough vegetation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most recognisable feature of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriceratops horridus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was its three-horned skull: two large supraorbital horns above the eyes and a shorter nasal horn positioned over the snout. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT. horridus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the brow horns tended to be relatively long and prominent, particularly when compared with some forms of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT. prorsus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cranial frill was solid, short and broad, without the large parietal fenestrae seen in many other ceratopsids. Its margin was bordered by epiossifications that changed in shape during growth. The skull surface showed extensive vascularisation and bone remodelling, indicating that these structures were not merely passive defensive features, but living anatomical elements that may have been involved in display, individual recognition, intraspecific competition and defence against large predators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudies of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriceratops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cranial morphology have particularly emphasised the massive, vascularised and strongly reinforced frill as one of the genus’s most important anatomical features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diet of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriceratops horridus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was based on terrestrial vegetation. Its rostral beak would have been used to crop branches, leaves, shoots and resistant plant material, while the dental batteries processed food through a system of continuous tooth replacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike herbivores with more lightly constructed skulls, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriceratops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combined an enormous head with powerful jaw musculature and a neck capable of supporting considerable loads. This anatomy suggests an animal specialised in exploiting low- and medium-height vegetation, probably including angiosperms, ferns, cycads, young conifers and other plants available on the floodplains of Maastrichtian North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriceratops horridus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e inhabited rich and dynamic continental ecosystems composed of floodplains, river channels, riparian woodlands and seasonally wet environments. It shared its habitat with dinosaurs such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyrannosaurus rex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdmontosaurus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnkylosaurus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePachycephalosaurus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThescelosaurus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and numerous small theropods, as well as crocodyliforms, turtles, fishes, amphibians, mammals and early birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin this ecosystem, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriceratops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the dominant large herbivores and one of the most abundant components of the Hell Creek fauna. Its exceptionally rich fossil record includes skulls from different ontogenetic stages and numerous postcranial remains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Triceratops Replica Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:57 Scale — Complete Model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 122 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 68 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 88 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnout-to-tail length: 158 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:35 Scale — Complete Model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 198 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 111 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 143 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnout-to-tail length: 257 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Remote Times","offers":[{"title":"1:57 \/ Sin imprimar","offer_id":54880176865548,"sku":"DC-1487-157-SINI","price":53.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:57 \/ Imprimado","offer_id":54880176898316,"sku":"DC-1487-157-IMPRI","price":60.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:57 \/ Pintado a mano","offer_id":54880176931084,"sku":"DC-1487-157-PINTA","price":174.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:35 \/ Sin imprimar","offer_id":54880176963852,"sku":"DC-1487-135-SINI","price":114.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:35 \/ Imprimado","offer_id":54880176996620,"sku":"DC-1487-135-IMPRI","price":124.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:35 \/ Pintado a mano","offer_id":54880177029388,"sku":"DC-1487-135-PINTA","price":254.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/1106\/7660\/files\/Triceratops25.png?v=1784889362"},{"product_id":"spinosaurus-mirabilis-stomatosuchus-inermis","title":"Spinosaurus mirabilis \/ Stomatosuchus inermis","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"775\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis diorama depicts a scene inspired by the riverine and deltaic ecosystems of Late Cretaceous North Africa, featuring \u003cem data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"227\"\u003eSpinosaurus mirabilis\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eStomatosuchus inermis\u003c\/em\u003e, two of the most unusual reptiles associated with the Cenomanian deposits of Egypt\u003cstrong data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"341\"\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e The composition recreates a warm, humid environment dominated by channels, muddy banks, sandbars and shallow waters, where large semi-aquatic predators shared the landscape with fishes, turtles, crocodyliforms and other vertebrates characteristic of the famous Bahariya Formation. Rather than being a purely fictional association, this pairing is palaeobiologically coherent within the broader framework of Cenomanian African faunas.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"804\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eSpinosaurus mirabilis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a spinosaurid species described in 2026 by Paul Sereno and colleagues from Early–Middle Cenomanian fossils from Niger, approximately 95 million years old. It represents the first new valid species of \u003cem data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eSpinosaurus\u003c\/em\u003e described in more than a century and differs from \u003cem data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eSpinosaurus aegyptiacus\u003c\/em\u003e in several diagnostic features, including an enormous scimitar-shaped cranial crest positioned over the nasal and prefrontal region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eIt is estimated to have reached approximately 12–13 metres in length and between 5 and 7 tonnes in body mass. Its elongated, narrow skull, posteriorly positioned nostrils and conical, unserrated teeth indicate a clear adaptation for capturing fish. The interlocking anterior teeth would have functioned as an effective trap for holding slippery aquatic prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003eUnlike the more aquatic interpretations proposed for some other spinosaurids, \u003cem data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003eSpinosaurus mirabilis\u003c\/em\u003e is interpreted as a riverbank predator and wading hunter adapted to inland fluvial ecosystems far from the coast. It probably hunted mainly in shallow water, perhaps in a manner somewhat comparable to a “giant heron”, moving through rivers and flooded areas in search of large fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2845\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003eStomatosuchus inermis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, by contrast, was a large crocodyliform with an extraordinary morphology, known for its long, broad and flattened skull, highly unusual jaws and anatomy that clearly distinguished it from other contemporary crocodyliforms. Its name may be interpreted as referring to a “crocodile mouth”, although its actual appearance would have been far more unusual than that of a modern crocodile. It has traditionally been interpreted as a large semi-aquatic reptile associated with rivers, lagoons and slow-moving waters, with a snout adapted for capturing aquatic prey or small animals in marginal environments. The extremely low and expanded shape of the skull suggests a feeding strategy different from that of more robust crocodyliforms, possibly specialised for aquatic organisms, fishes or small vertebrates captured near the surface or bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"3594\"\u003eFrom a palaeoecological perspective, the interaction between \u003cem data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2931\"\u003eSpinosaurus mirabilis\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"2959\"\u003eStomatosuchus inermis\u003c\/em\u003e is particularly compelling, as both would have occupied water-dominated environments while probably exploiting partially different ecological niches. \u003cem data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3123\"\u003eSpinosaurus\u003c\/em\u003e appears as the larger and more mobile vertebrate predator, capable of moving between terrestrial and aquatic settings, whereas \u003cem data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3266\"\u003eStomatosuchus\u003c\/em\u003e is interpreted as being more closely associated with flooded areas, backwaters and quiet channels. 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