Dinosaurs had to be cold enough to be warm-blooded

Enlarge / Later theropods had multiple adaptations to different temperatures. Dinosaurs were once believed to be ectothermic, or cold-blooded, an idea that makes sense considering they were reptiles. Although scientists had previously discovered evidence of dinosaur species being warm-blooded, what could have caused this adaptation remained unknown. A team of researchers now think that dinosaurs … Read more

The 180-million-year-old secret of evolution: Scientists discover potential origin of the first ‘warm-blooded’ dinosaurs

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Recent research indicates that some dinosaurs may have evolved the ability to regulate their body temperature internally during the Early Jurassic period, allowing them to adapt to colder climates and survive environmental challenges. The artist’s impression shows a dromaeosaur, a type of feathered theropod, in the snow. This group of dinosaurs is popularly known as … Read more