The new dinosaur, Fona herzogae, lived 99 million years ago in what is now Utah. At that time, the area was a large floodplain ecosystem sandwiched between the shores of a massive inland ocean to the east and active volcanoes and mountains to the west. It was a warm, wet, muddy environment with numerous rivers running through it. Ph.D. student at N.C. State and digital technician for the new Dueling Dinosaurs program at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Haviv Avrahami, walks us through this discovery. Through groundbreaking techniques such as 3D scanning and reconstructing, Haviv unveils the intricate details of Fotna's skeletal remains, shedding light on a previously unknown species. Delving into its environment, diet, and evolutionary significance, the discussion uncovers the extensive research and discoveries that have reshaped our understanding of early dinosaurs.

00:00 Fotna had diverse role; exceptional preservation.
06:08 Fotna's teeth tell a fascinating dietary story.
09:11 Research focuses on understanding dinosaur evolution globally.
10:35 New discoveries due to historical understudy area.
13:55 Worn premaxillary teeth suggest grinding from eating.

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