Researchers identified a fossil that had been overlooked for more than 100 years as a new species of dinosaur.

What it means

Researchers have identified a new species of dinosaur from a fossil that had been sitting overlooked in a museum drawer for over a century. The fossil, found on the Isle of Wight, belongs to a group of carnivorous dinosaurs called megaraptorans, which were two-legged predators with long claws. The new species, named Invictibellatrix amberina, was about the size of a large tiger and would have been a formidable predator in its ecosystem.

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The claim is well-supported by a peer-reviewed scientific study published in a reputable journal. Multiple major news outlets (BBC, Sky News, New Scientist) report the same details, indicating the reporting is closely based on the primary research paper. The provenance tier 'reports a named primary source' confirms the article cites the study directly.

How new

Genuinely new — the research was published and reported on October 13-14, 2026.

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• New Scientist — first to publish