The dinosaur Pentaceratops aquilonius was hiding in a museum for 75 years

I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast · Mar 15, 2015 · 11m

Pentaceratops aquilonius was hiding in a Canadian museum for more than 75 years before scientists recognized it as a new dinosaur species. What did they find?

Garrett and Sabrina explore the story behind Pentaceratops aquilonius, including how Dr. Nick Longrich recognized the fossils as a distinct species and how the dinosaur compares with other horned dinosaurs. They explain why so many chasmosaur species lived in different regions, how dinosaurs may have adapted physically to different habitats, and why northern and southern species can look different. The episode also covers dinosaur news…