Morocco’s river monster : A new fossil discovery backs Spinosaurus’ aquatic lifestyle

In a study published in the journal Cretaceous Research, seven researchers announced the discovery of an abundance of fossilized Spinosaurus teeth in a new locality near Tarda in southeastern Morocco. The findings bring further evidence about the aquatic lifestyle of the dinosaur.

Morocco’s Spinosaurus proven to be the world’s first known swimming dinosaur

After it was suggested that he could be a semi-aquatic creature in 2014, a recent study has revealed that Spinosaurus could actually swim. The theropod that lived in Morocco was perfectly equipped to prey under water.