New dinosaur species with ‘eye-catching sail’ discovered on Isle of Wight
Scientists have identified a new dinosaur species featuring a prominent sail-like structure along its back that may have been used for attracting mates, with fossils discovered on England’s Isle of Wight. The iguanodontian dinosaur has been named Istiorachis macaruthurae, with “Istiorachis” meaning “sail spine” and the species name honoring Dame Ellen MacArthur, the famous sailor … Read more