New dinosaur discovery suggests new species roosted together like modern birds

[Sinornis]

A new and very exciting fossil discovery! An excerpt from the article; Researchers say the 70-million-year-old specimens are the first known example of dinosaurs sleeping in a group, a behaviour called communal roosting. Many modern species, including crows and bats, engage in the practice, which helps animals to regulate their body temperature and avoid predators.

https://www.nature.com/news/dinosaur-trio-roosted-together-like-birds-1.22508





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[Faelrin]

Wow what an amazing discovery. Of course I can't help but feel sad for these poor animals that lost their lives millions of years ago in such a moment, considering the potential circumstances of why they were together, and if or what any relation they may have had in life. It's crazy how much story (and but a peek into their lives), fossils like these can give us. Thanks for sharing.

[Halichoeres]

That's a very cool find.

[Georassic]

That's a very cool find.

Very cool.
And the countdown to a figure begins...

[ZoPteryx]

Amazing and very informative discovery!  Really glad customs officials caught it before it could be smuggled out of the country.

[Libraraptor]

Highly fascinating!

[Reptilia]

It's very interesting, but I seem to recall something like that was already known. At least it doesn't sound completely new to me.

[Sinornis]

The article mentions that a handful of previously discovered fossils capture napping dinosaurs, but all show a lone animal. The new fossil suggests that communal roosting developed in animals with rich social lives. A possible reason why there wasn't as much hype around this amazing fossil. The media may be waiting for another amber inclusion before dinosaurs make headlines again!