New Species of Triassic Carnivorous Dinosaur Identified in Argentina
20 Oct
Science & Technology

New Species of Triassic Carnivorous Dinosaur Identified in Argentina

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A new genus and species of theropod dinosaur being named Anteavis crurilongus has been described by a team of paleontologists from the Universidad Nacional de San Juan, the Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales 'Bernardino Rivadavia,' the University of Birmingham, CONICET and CIGEOBIO.An artist’s reconstruction of Anteavis crurilongus. Image credit: Jorge Blanco.Anteavis crurilongus roamed Earth during the Carnian age of the Late Triassic epoch, 231 to 226 million years ago. This dinosaur was approximately 1.2 m (4 feet) in length and weighed about 8-9 kg. The ancient species was an early-diverging theropod placed outside the dinosaur group Neotheropoda, but it had unexpectedly derived features previously thought to be exclusive to that group. “It is one of the oldest and most primitive dinosaurs known so far,” said Dr. Ricardo Martínez from the Universidad Nacional de San Juan and his colleagues. “The...
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Politics, diplomacy & football: Inside Raila Odinga’s last publicappearances
20 Oct
Politics

Politics, diplomacy & football: Inside Raila Odinga’s last publicappearances

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15 October 2025 at 06:39President Ruto has visited the home of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in KarenPresident William Ruto condoles with Ida Odinga at Raila Odinga's residence in KarenPresident William Ruto has announced the death of Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as “a fearless freedom fighter, a patriot of uncommon courage, and one of Africa’s greatest sons.”In a televised address from State House on Wednesday afternoon, President Ruto said Odinga, 80, died in Kochi, India, after suffering a heart attack while undergoing treatment.“It is with deep sorrow that I inform the nation of the passing on of the Right Honourable Raila Amolo Odinga, our former Prime Minister, Kenya’s foremost statesman and one of Africa’s greatest sons,” the President said.President William Ruto condoles with Ida Odinga at Raila Odinga's residence in...
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