Meet the new small, speedy plant-eating dinosaur discovered in Colorado
A new dino named Enigmacursor mollyborthwickae just joined the Jurassic lineup.
This three-foot-long, speedy plant-eater lived in Colorado about 150 million years ago—right alongside giants like Stegosaurus and Allosaurus.
Found recently and now on display in London, it's helping scientists see the Jurassic world wasn't just for the big guys.
The most complete skeleton of small dino
Enigmacursor's skeleton is the most complete of its kind from the area, clearing up confusion about other small dinosaurs that were lumped together under vague names like Nanosaurus.
Detailed studies show it's closely related to early bird-hipped dinos from China, giving us a better picture of dino family trees.
Researchers made super-detailed 3D scans of Enigmacursor's bones
Researchers made super-detailed 3D scans of Enigmacursor's bones, so anyone around the world can study them without risking damage.
These open digital models allow researchers to study features related to how these little dinos grew and moved—making sure their story isn't lost in history.