In Depth Today the Yixian Formation of China is one of the most famous and most studied fossil bearing formations in the world with many significant prehistoric animals such as Eomaia, Graciliraptor, Confuciusornis, Dilong, Beipiaosaurus, Yutyrannus, Sinocalliopteryx and Psittacosaurus all amongst many, many other animals all being found there. However what many people do not … Read more
In Depth Cteniogenys is a genus of reptile that is commonly found associated with former deposits of freshwater. This has led to the possible scenario of Cteniogenys being semi-aquatic and perhaps even hunting for fish. It may be however that the remains of these individuals may have simply been taking a drink near the time … Read more
In Depth Although Champsosaurus looked like a crocodile and almost certainly lived like a crocodile, the genus was actually a member of the Choristodera. This is a separate group of diapsid reptiles which means that despite the physical similarity, Champsosaurus was not related to the modern crocodiles that we know today. Out of all the … Read more