The new ceratopsian with a rockstar frill

Published: May 20, 2020, noon

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Dinosaur of the day Coronosaurus, a centrosaurine ceratopsian from Alberta, Canada.

In dinosaur news this week:

  • Stellasaurus ancellae was named for its star-like frill and after the song \\u2018Starman\' by David Bowie
  • New seafloor samples show that cretaceous Antarctica was a freshwater swamp
  • Scientists in Argentina have announced fossils of a "Megaraptor"
  • Dinosaur National Monument is partially reopened, but the Quarry Exhibit Hall and other areas remain closed
  • a theater in Nebraska had an online viewing called Dinosaur Vacation
  • In Ferndale, Michigan, there\\u2019s a T. rex Walking club
  • A dad built an epic 48-foot Apatosaurus jungle gym in his backyard for his kids

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