Science
New discovery confirms the Spinosaurus was a ‘water-dwelling, river monster’ – CNET
Found in an ancient river bed, a cache of teeth has sealed the deal.
A Spinosaurus model installed at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.
Getty Images – Junko Kimura / Staff
Scientists have had their suspicions about the Spinosaurus’ aquatic tendencies for a while. From its spiky sail to its crocodilian snout, there were elements of the Spinosaurus that lent themselves to swimming — and most recently, the discovery of paddle-like tail bones had everyone questioning whether the dinosaur was more Michael Phelps than Eddie the Eel.
Now, a study published in Cretaceo…
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