New long‑clawed British dinosaur is the first of its kind in Europe

Paleontologists have identified a new species of theropod dinosaur, Invictibellatrix amberina, from a fossilized braincase found in the Natural History Museum's collection. The discovery provides new insights into the Early Cretaceous ecosystem of the Isle of Wight.
Why it matters
The identification of new species helps refine our understanding of evolutionary history and prehistoric biodiversity.
by Charlie Scherer, Cassius Morrison, The Conversation
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