https://freerepublic.com/tag/ubirajarajubatus/ en-us Thu, 17 Dec 2020 14:31:30 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3916353/posts With a mane of yellow and brown fur down its back and long ‘needles’ growing from its shoulders, a peacock-like elaborate dinosaur has been identified. The neck spines of the creature are rare in the fossil record and made of keratin, which is the same protein that makes up parts of our hair, nails and skin. Dubbed Ubirajara jubatus, indigenous Indian for ‘Maned Lord of the Spear’ Experts led from the University of Portsmouth believe the flamboyant spines may have been used to impress prospective mates, and that the dinosaur may have indulged in ‘elaborate dancing’ to show them off. archaeology-world https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3916353/posts#comment Thu, 17 Dec 2020 14:31:30 GMT