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New Dinosaur Found in New Mexico | Peoria News
Scientists in New Mexico just unveiled a jaw-dropping discovery: a brand-new dinosaur species, Dinevenator robustus, a smart, bird-like predator that prowled the Western U.S. millions of years ago. About 8-10 feet long and weighing 150-300 pounds, this troodontid was no giant—but definitely not something you’d want to meet on a prehistoric run. First spotted in 2005 as a single bone, it took years for lead paleontologist Dr. Steven Jasinski to confirm it was entirely new—a whole new genus. This find not only reshapes what we know about dinosaurs but also cements New Mexico’s role as a hotspot…
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