The Spinosaurus, a dinosaur with a large dorsal fin, narrow skulls, and crocodile-like jaws, has fascinated scientists for years. It’s accepted that the Spinosaurus was semi-aquatic, and paleontologists suspect the theropod ate fish and lived in what is now Africa during the late Cretaceous. But how the dinosaur captured its prey is controversial, and there are many ideas.
Could it have chased after its prey in the water, snatched up fish with its claws, or dipped its head into the water like an ambush predator? A new study published in PLOS ONE challenges a previous study published in Nature that found the Spinosaurus would chase after prey in the water. Recent research says this may be inaccurate.
