These tiny dinosaur fossils fooled scientists for 20 years

ScienceDaily
Apr 21, 2026, 10:17 am124 ptsTrending
Tiny dinosaur fossils that puzzled scientists for over 20 years have finally revealed their true identity. Rather than belonging to a miniature species, they are actually baby ankylosaurs—some less than a year old, including a possible hatchling. By studying bone growth patterns, researchers confirmed these…

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