dinosaur research

Dinosaur research involves studying fossils—preserved remnants of bones, footprints, or, rarely, skin and feathers—to understand their biology, behavior, and environment. Scientists use techniques like radiometric dating to determine when dinosaurs lived and compare fossils to identify species and evolutionary relationships. Advances like CT scans allow detailed examination without damage. Researchers also analyze fossils to reconstruct ancient ecosystems and climate. This multidisciplinary approach combines paleontology, geology, biology, and technology, helping us piece together how dinosaurs thrived, adapted, and eventually went extinct around 66 million years ago.