Where Are All the Medium-Sized Dinosaurs?

The video explores the fossil discoveries in Montana, focusing on the Cleveland skull and Jane, which challenge the understanding of the carnivore gap in dinosaur ecosystems. It discusses preservation bias in the fossil record and the unusual size distribution of non-avian dinosaurs. The role of juvenile T. Rex in filling ecological niches through ontogenetic niche shifting is examined, comparing their growth patterns to modern animals like Komodo Dragons. The video concludes by highlighting the significant size changes from hatchlings to adults in dinosaurs, which influenced their ecological roles.

What challenges do paleontologists face when studying small dinosaur fossils?

What role did the fossilization process play in the representation of dinosaur species in the fossil record?

Discuss the implications of the findings from the 2012 study on dinosaur size diversity.

How do the findings about dinosaur eggs contribute to our understanding of their growth?