Debunked Myths

The image of dinosaurs as slow, cold-blooded, swamp-dwelling giants is a relic of 19th-century science that desperately needs updating. The 'Dinosaur Renaissance' that began in the late 20th century completely overturned this outdated view. We now understand that many dinosaurs were likely warm-blooded, agile, and socially complex creatures.

The most dramatic evidence came from spectacular fossil discoveries in China during the 1990s, which revealed that countless dinosaur species—including Velociraptor—were covered in feathers. These weren't just for show; they provided insulation, aided in display, and eventually enabled flight. The discovery transformed our understanding from scaly monsters to vibrant, often fluffy creatures.

Modern paleontology paints a picture of dynamic, intelligent animals that dominated Earth for 165 million years. The old tail-dragging lizard has been replaced by fast, smart, and surprisingly bird-like dinosaurs. This revised view makes their evolutionary success much more understandable and their ultimate demise all the more tragic.