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March 8, 2026
A unicorn-like Spinosaurus found in the Sahara
A unique head spike and fish-eating jaws help make sense of these dinosaurs.
TL;DR
- New Spinosaurus fossils found in the inland Sahara Desert suggest it was a wading river predator, not an aquatic diver.
- The new species, Spinosaurus mirabilis, had a distinctive, large scimitar-like crest atop its head, likely used for display.
- Its body proportions and bone structure indicate it was buoyant and unable to dive effectively, similar to a prehistoric heron.
- The specialized jaws were adapted for snatching aquatic prey in river systems.
- The spinosaurid lineage likely went extinct due to rising sea levels around 95 million years ago, which eliminated their shallow-water habitats.
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