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Little long-necked dino discovered

Paleontologists recently discovered a relatively small species of long-necked diplodocid dinosaur (the group that includes Apatosaurus and Diplodocus). Named Leinkupal laticauda, the dino is the first diplodocid found in South America and the youngest (most recent) known species of diplodocid in the world.

Read the open access scientific paper here or check out coverage by Science Daily.

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Amazing Photos: Golden Eagle Hunter

Eagle hunter Ashol-Pan with her Golden Eagle.
Eagle hunter Ashol-Pan with her Golden Eagle.
Eagle hunter Ashol-Pan with her Golden Eagle. Photograph (c) Asher Svidensky

Photographer Asher Svidensky has photographed eagle hunters in Mongolia, who use Golden Eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) to hunt. Check out the rest of his amazing photos on his website.