Rare fossil discovery reveals new dinosaur species that specialized in eating fruit
A new dinosaur species has been discovered that ate fruits and flowers instead of meat or plants. This species, Infernogallus jamesi, had specialized muscles for mashing soft food. It lived during the Cretaceous period.
Why it's good news: It expands our understanding of dinosaurs' dietary habits and shows that even in ancient times there was diversity among dinosaur species.
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