The article discusses the recent discovery of a new dinosaur species, Enigmacursor, which lived approximately 150 million years ago. This small dinosaur was previously misclassified and is about the size of a Labrador, notable for its larger feet and long tail. The fossil, discovered in the western United States between 2021 and 2022, will soon be on display at the Natural History Museum, marking a notable event in paleontological studies. The finding contributes to our understanding of herbivore dynamics within ancient ecosystems, co-existing with larger dinosaur species.
At 64 cm tall and 180 cm long, Enigmacursor is roughly the size of a Labrador but with larger feet and a tail likely longer than the rest of the dinosaur.
Experts say the Enigmacursor was the size of a Labrador and its long legs would have enabled this little herbivore to dart away from danger.
Enigmacursor, meaning 'mysterious runner', is believed to have lived around 150 million years ago, navigating the rivers and floodplains of the western United States.
It will be placed on the balcony of the Natural History Museum's Earth Hall, marking the first new dinosaur to go on display there.
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