edge-of-existence-edge: Although the kiwi’s genus name, Apteryx, literally translates to “without wings”, these birds do in fact have them!  The kiwi’s wings are tiny and underdeveloped, almost completely hidden under their hair-like feathers, and even have claws at their tips.  Even if these wings were full-sized, however, the kiwi would be unable to fly; like other ratites,… Continue reading

finding articles on jstor

dalisrhinoceros: dukeofbookingham: loquaciouslyliterate: thoodleoo: expectation: somewhat bland but professional articles, titled in such ways as to make understanding what they contain easy, making research a sometimes tedious but generally quick process reality: @dukeofbookingham thought you’d appreciate 🙂 Honestly sifting through the archives on @jstor is like falling down a weird academic rabbit hole Tag yourself, I’m… Continue reading finding articles on jstor

Lophorhothon atopus

a-dinosaur-a-day: By Jack Wood on @thewoodparable PLEASE support us on Patreon! We really do need all of your support to keep this blog running – any amount helps! Name: Lophorhothon atopus Name Meaning: Crested Nose First Described: 1960 Described By: Langston Classification: Dinosauria, Ornithischia, Genasauria, Neornithischia, Cerapoda, Ornithopoda, Iguanodontia, Dryomorpha, Ankylopollexia, Styracosterna, Hadrosauriformes, Hadrosauroidea Lophorhothon… Continue reading Lophorhothon atopus