New long‑clawed British dinosaur is the first of its kind in Europe
A previously unknown species of long-clawed, meat-eating dinosaur has been found again in a British museum. The fossil was discovered on the Isle of Wight and had been stored for over 100 years. It is the first of its kind to be found in Europe.
Why it's good news: It sheds new light on an unknown species, potentially revealing more about Earth's prehistoric history.
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