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Why were there no tiny dinosaurs? You might blame mammals
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Will Dunham REUTERS , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the study are available from the Waco Tribune-Herald, which reported on the scientists' findings regarding the evolution of body size and its relation to the absence of tiny dinosaurs.
Scientists have been studying the phenomenon of tiny dinosaurs, or rather the lack thereof. They used mathematical models to explore how body size evolved in different vertebrate groups. This research aimed to understand why there were no small dinosaurs.
The investigation involved analyzing the evolution of body size across various groups of vertebrates. Further details about the study are available from the Waco Tribune-Herald, which reported on the scientists' findings regarding the evolution of body size and its relation to the absence of tiny dinosaurs.
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Category: local Published: August 7, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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