In Depth Sthenurus was a large kangaroo, similar to the better known Procoptodon. Analysis of Sthenurus fossil locations combined with carbon dating has yielded the conclusion that Sthenurus was a generalist herbivore that adapted to whatever plants were available. This is because analysis shoes that at some times and locations Sthenurus would be a browser … Read more
In Depth During the Pleistocene Australia had a variety of animals that loosely resembled those still living today but on a much grander scale, from giant three meter long wombats like Diprotodon to four meter plus goannas like Varanus priscus. Procoptodon for its part was essentially a giant kangaroo, although its full size has been … Read more
Palorchestes: Research Database Theropoda · Cretaceous · Unknown Research Note: Palorchestes was a theropoda from the Cretaceous of Unknown, providing important data on prehistoric life and ecosystem dynamics. Research Finding Status Grade Year Method Citation Impact Banks Colhoun van de Geer 1976: Palorchestes and related taxa Alcheringa: An Australasian Journal of Palaeontology Confirmed … Read more