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T. Rex's Smaller Cousin Ate Like a Falcon, Study Finds

A smaller cousin of the Tyrannosaurus rex, called Allosaurus, may have fed on its prey in a fashion similar to modern-day falcons, a new study finds. Full story

Smuggled Dinosaur's Return May Boost Mongolian Paleontology

When Mongolia’s most famous dinosaur, a relative of T. rex, returns to the Asian country on May 18, it returns to a homeland rich in dinosaur fossils, but with scant resources to display and study them. Full story

Did Mom or Dad Incubate Dinosaur Eggs?

Male and female dinosaurs may have shared the responsibility of incubating their offspring, but how to determine which parent was involved remains a mystery, according to a new study that re-examines the idea that the brooding behavior of modern birds may predict similar behavior in their dinosaur a Full story

Dinosaur hunting made possible by your virtual vote

   "The Stomping Land" puts you on the hunt for dinosaur meat to survive enemy players. NBCNews.com's Todd Kenreck reports.

Smuggled dinosaur skeleton returned to Mongolia

It may be the first time a dead dinosaur is flying for free. Full story

Tiny Baby Dinosaur Discovered in China

Scientists have discovered the fossilized skeleton of a baby dinosaur representing a new species of coelurosaur, a group of theropods that includes ancient beasts like T. rex. Full story

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  Dinosaur farts and the pits of Hell

Rachel Maddow relays video of a speech by Rep. Paul Broun in which he describes evolution, embryology, and the big bang theory as "lies straight from the pit of hell,” and lists other Republican congressmen who reject science yet regrettably serve on the House Science Committee.

  Dinosaur footprint discovered in Maryland

The track, which is nearly 14 inches wide, was found at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.

  Dinosaurs lose those pesky love handles

MSNBC’s Dylan Ratigan reveals the findings of a new study, which posits that dinosaurs were, in fact, much more lean than previously thought.

  Little boy takes off after dinosaur run-in

Viral video captures a young boy running away after coming across a dinosaur. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.

  Mummified dinosaur set for auction block

Sotheby's in Paris, France, will auction off several sets of dinosaur skeletons next week, with the highlight of the event being the mummified remains of a prosaurolophus maximus found in Montana. Msnbc.com's Al Stirrett reports.

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A dinosaur fossil is seen during a ceremony in New York in this file photo
A dinosaur fossil is seen during a ceremony in New York in this file photo

A dinosaur fossil is seen during a ceremony in New York in this May 6, 2013 file photo. The huge Tyrannosaurus bataar's skull was on display at a repatriation ceremony near the United Nations in New York, where officials of the U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan and the U.S. Immigration and Custome

Dinosaur fossils are seen during a ceremony in New York
Dinosaur fossils are seen during a ceremony in New York

Dinosaur fossils are seen during a ceremony in New York May 6, 2013. A 70-million-year-old dinosaur skeleton from the Gobi Desert that was smuggled to the United States in pieces and auctioned for more than $1 million was returned on Monday by the U.S. government to Mongolia.officials. REUTERS/Eric

A dinosaur fossil is seen during a ceremony in New York
A dinosaur fossil is seen during a ceremony in New York

REFILE - ADDING OBJECT NAMEA dinosaur fossil is seen during a ceremony in New York May 6, 2013. The huge Tyrannosaurus bataar's skull was on display at a repatriation ceremony near the United Nations in New York, where officials of the U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan and the U.S. Immigration a