New 'Hell Heron' Dinosaur Species Discovered in Sahara Desert

New 'Hell Heron' Dinosaur Species Discovered in Sahara Desert

On February 20, 2026, paleontologists led by Professor Paul Sereno from the University of Chicago discovered a new dinosaur species named Spinosaurus mirabilis in the Sahara Desert of Niger. This species is characterized by a distinctive scimitar-shaped head crest, which differentiates it from other known Spinosaurus species. The discovery was made through the unearthing of fossils in the region. The identification of Spinosaurus mirabilis provides new insights into the evolution of spinosaurid dinosaurs. The findings were reported by multiple sources including The Jerusalem Post, CNBC Africa, and Getaway Magazine. This discovery adds to the understanding of dinosaur diversity in the Sahara Desert area.

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Professor Paul Sereno University of Chicago Paleontologists

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23 फरवरी 2026
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WATCH | ‘Hell heron’: striking new dinosaur species discovered in the Sahara
WATCH | ‘Hell heron’: striking new dinosaur species discovered in the Sahara

Getaway Magazine • 23 फर 10:42

Paleontologists have identified Spinosaurus mirabilis, a new dinosaur species with a distinctive scimitar-shaped crest, in Niger's Sahara Desert, offering fresh insights into spinosaurid evolution.

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Fossils of new Spinosaurus species found in the Sahara
Fossils of new Spinosaurus species found in the Sahara

The Jerusalem Post • 20 फर 11:34

Paleontologists have identified Spinosaurus mirabilis, a new dinosaur species with a unique scimitar-shaped head crest, in Niger's Sahara Desert.

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Fossils of a new species of huge dinosaur Spinosaurus unearthed in Niger
Fossils of a new species of huge dinosaur Spinosaurus unearthed in Niger

CNBC Africa • 20 फर 10:43

Paleontologists have identified Spinosaurus mirabilis, a new dinosaur species with a distinctive head crest, in Niger's Sahara Desert.

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