When it Comes to Smarts, Dinosaurs Were More Like Crocodiles Than Monkeys

A team of international researchers has challenged previous claims that dinosaurs, such as the iconic Tyrannosaurus rex, possessed intelligence comparable to that of monkeys. The new study, published in The Anatomical Record, suggests that these prehistoric giants were more akin to modern-day crocodiles and lizards in terms of cognitive abilities.

Overestimating Dinosaur Brain Size and Neuron Counts

The researchers found that previous studies had overestimated the brain size of dinosaurs...