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Discovery of Rare Dinosaur Fossils in Morocco Moroccan researchers have made a significant breakthrough in paleontology with the discovery of fossils belonging to an armored dinosaur named Spicomellus afer . These fossils, found near Boulemane in the Middle Atlas Mountains, have now been officially placed under the care of Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University in Fez. This development marks a major milestone for the university and its ongoing contributions to scientific research. The fossils, cataloged under numbers USMBA 5 to USMBA 84, are currently preserved at the geology department of the Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz. The research team highlighted that this achievement would not have been possible without the support and collaboration of the university’s faculty. The geology division played a crucial role, not only in hosting the fossils but also in leading the excavation and conducting detailed studies on them. A team of Moroccan researchers, including Idriss Ouarhach, Abd...

A Dinosaur Like No Other: The Spicomellus Discovery The discovery of a new dinosaur species, named Spicomellus, has stunned scientists with its unique and bizarre physical features. This creature, which roamed the Earth 165 million years ago, could have easily blended into the rock scene of the 1970s with its striking "punk rocker" spikes. Known as the world's oldest ankylosaur, Spicomellus presents a fascinating glimpse into the early evolution of armored dinosaurs. Unusual Features and First Discoveries Spicomellus is distinguished by its bony spikes that are fused to all of its ribs, a feature never before observed in any other vertebrate species, living or extinct. These spikes, measuring up to 87 centimeters, were part of a bony collar around its neck, according to research published in the journal Nature. Scientists believe these spikes may have been even longer during the dinosaur's lifetime. The original description of Spicomellus was based on just one rib...