Everything we collectively think about dinosaurs is built on information imbibed over the past decades from a variety of places – from reputable books and documentaries to Hollywood movies that don’t let science get in the way of a good story. But many of the characteristics of these long-lost animals in the public consciousness are most probably wrong, says palaeontologist Dave Hone at Queen Mary...
This article challenges the exaggerated and often incorrect portrayals of dinosaurs and pterosaurs in popular media, emphasizing the need for evidence-based understanding. The strongest version of the narrative is that scientific evidence often contradicts common assumptions, such as pack hunting in theropods or the purely defensive role of herbivore armor. However, the article also acknowledges the limitations of fossil evidence, noting that interpretations can evolve as new data emerges.
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