Forgotten Fossil Reveals Never Seen Before Dinosaur Species

A dinosaur fossil, previously overlooked in a museum for nearly a century, has been identified as Invictibellatrix amberina, a new meat-eating species. This dinosaur, roughly the size of a large tiger, lived in Britain approximately 120 million years ago and possessed large curved claws, distinguishing it from T. rex. Researchers from University College London (UCL) studied the fossil, found on the Isle of Wight, and published their findings, confirming it as the first known European megaraptoran. This discovery fills a significant gap in the understanding of megaraptoran evolution and geographic spread, supporting the theory that this group of carnivorous dinosaurs migrated from Asia through Europe before reaching Gondwana. The finding suggests that even though Invictibellatrix was one of the earliest and smallest megaraptorans, its hunting behavior would have made human-sized prey suitable, highlighting its role as a significant predator in its ecosystem.