Ancient World Secrets Unearthed: A Journey Under Dinosaurs - The Earth X Documentary - The Cohort
The Albertosaurus, a fearsome predator that roamed North America during the late part of the Cretaceous period, lived in a constantly changing landscape. This period was marked by sea-level changes and mountain-building events, making Cretaceous North America a dynamic and ever-evolving environment.
New research led by Dr. Philip Currie suggests that these dinosaurs may have lived and possibly hunted in groups. The evidence for this comes from 70 million-year-old fossils found at the Red Deer River in Canada. Paleontologist Mark Powers and his team made these discoveries, unearthing several Albertosaurus fossils at the site.
One of the most significant finds was a remarkably complete, approximately 2.5-meter-tall skeleton of a teenage female Albertosaurus. They named this fossil "Rose." The habitat of the Albertosaurus during the Cretaceous period was a coastal environment lined with dense forests. The climate was temperate but subject to rapid changes.
Rose, the Albertosaurus skeleton, was discovered at the Red Deer River in present-day Alberta, Canada. Researchers are now trying to reconstruct how young Rose might have established herself in an Albertosaurus pack and what challenges she had to face.
The Albertosaurus, known as the "sprinter" among dinosaurs, was capable of reaching speeds of around 50 kilometers per hour. They hunted in packs and worked together to take down large plant-eating dinosaurs like Edmontosauruses. The Albertosaurus was smaller than three meters tall and over ten meters long, making it a formidable predator.
Interestingly, the Albertosaurus is a relative of the Tyrannosaurus Rex, another iconic dinosaur known for its size and ferocity. Contemporary species of the Albertosaurus included Edmontosaurus and Arrhinoceratops.
The discoveries at the Red Deer River continue to provide valuable insights into the lives of these ancient creatures. As researchers continue to study the fossils, we may learn more about the social behavior and habits of the Albertosaurus, shedding light on the complex ecosystems of the Cretaceous period.
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