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A Brief About Anzu Wyliei Raptor, A Chicken From Hell

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Nicknamed as Chicken From Hell, An zu  Wyliei is a featured dinosaur, considered to be as tall as a human. This species, dated 66 million years back, has hen crest on its head, sharp claws, legs like an ostrich, and stong jaws for savoring prey. The first glimpse of this dinosaurs unraveled after looking at fossilized bones collected from three separate dinosaurs. Where was this feathered dinosaur discovered? The fossilized skeletons of Anzu were unweathered from the Hell Creek Formation, approximately 66 million years old rocks, in North and South Dakota. The same geologic site is known as the zone of fossils of other dinosaurs such as Triceratops, and Tyrannosaurus rex. When did Anzu Wyliei live on Earth? The rocks under which the fossilized skeletons were preserved date back to 66 million years. This means Anzu Wyliei roamed on Earth during the Cretaceous period. This is the same time when Triceratops and T.rex were prominent. How did Anzu Wyliei look like? T...

Anzu Wyliei : A Fascinating Dinosaur Species That Went Extinct

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A  genus of caenagnathine dinosaur , Anzu w yliei  is one of the most talked-about species that went extinct 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event—along with many other dinosaur species. Anzu is considered   as  a winged or minor deity in various Mesopotamian mythologies . The scientific name “ Anzu wyliei ”  was given  to  the “ monster ”    species to  underscore their   unique  appearance , presence of feathers , and large hand claws.   Anzu   claws for sale ,  in particular, are very popular among fossil collectors. Although the exact  function of Anzu’s straight  claws is  still  not clear ,   studies show they helped the dinosaurs in  grasping objects ,  or to prevent themselves from danger .   It can be said from t he long, powerful hind legs  of Anzu that it  was an excellent runner,  pretty  much like ...

Prehistoric Mako Shark Teeth Fossil: The Fossil You Need to Add This Year

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Being passionate about fossils and keeping a wide fossil collection is one thing and delving into the fossil world to constantly improve the collection is another. This is what separates experts from beginners. If you want to expand your collection and want to convert it into a milestone for yourself, don’t have to settle for Megalodon shark. You need to add rarer fossils such as prehistoric Mako shark  fossils.   You probably didn’t know this but Megalodon shark wasn't the only impressive shark in the prehistoric seas. Prehistoric Mako shark   also has a significant impact on anyone who gets to know about it. From the family of Lamnidae, it’s also known as Isurus Paucus. Its body size ranges from 8-13 feet and has very long and thin teeth. When it comes to its diet, it almost entirely used to eat fish, smaller sharks, and sometimes squid. According to paleontologists, its teeth were ideal for grasping fish in the sea. Because of its impressive body structure, ma...