Isle of Wight Fossil Identified as New Predatory Dinosaur Species, Recasting Europe’s Early Cretaceous Ecosystem
Scientists in the United Kingdom have identified a new species of predatory dinosaur from a fossil discovered on the Isle of Wight, adding a rare piece to the global record of megaraptorans, a group of agile meat-eaters better known from South America and Asia. The find, based on material collected decades ago and long overlooked in museum storage, underscores how existing collections continue to yield major scientific advances without new excavation.
