New species of dinosaur with ‘eye-catching sail’ discovered on Isle of Wight
Istiorachis macaruthurae, named after sailor Ellen MacArthur, had a pronounced sail along its back that may have been used to attract matesScientists have discovered a new species of dinosaur with an “eye-catching sail” along its back and tail that may have been used to attract mates.The...
<p><em>Istiorachis macaruthurae</em>, named after sailor Ellen MacArthur, had a pronounced sail along its back that may have been used to attract mates</p><p>Scientists have discovered a new species of dinosaur with an “eye-catching sail” along its back and tail that may have been used to attract mates.</p><p>The iguanodontian dinosaur, whose fossils were found on the Isle of Wight, was identified by Dr Jeremy Lockwood, a PhD student at the University of Portsmouth and the Natural History Museum.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/aug/22/new-species-of-dinosaur-with-eye-catching-sail-discovered-on-isle-of-wight">Continue reading...</a>
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