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The reason that so few dinosaurs have been found in Antarctica is because it is almost impossible to dig for fossils on most of Antarctica. First, most if it is underneath a mile of ice. Secondly, because Antarctica is so harsh, few paleontologists go to dig even in the areas of rock that are exposed. To me, for those reasons, it's surprising that any dinosaurs have been found in Antarctica.
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How is it possible that dinosaur eggs were found in Antarctica?
There are three reasons; Antarctica wasn't at the south pole in the early Jurassic and during the Cretaceous, there was more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere which pushed up temperatures so that dinosaurs were able to survive. Finally, some dinosaurs were believed to be warm blooded and have feathers which are adaptations to survive colder temperatures - birds, particularly penguins, live at the south pole today and there is strong evidence that modern birds have evolved from dinosaurs.
Why was the Interior Plains a good home for dinosaurs?
The whole world was a good home for dinosaurs. Dinosaur fossils are found where sedimentary rocks of the right age are exposed. The Western United States has Jurassic and Cretaceous beds, so we find Jurassic and Cretaceous dinosaurs there. There are few dinosaur finds in the Eastern states because the rocks there are too old, being laid down before the dinosaurs appeared.
Which dinosaur has the least amount of fossils found?
A number of dinosaurs, such as Amphicoelias are known from only one fossil specimen. Many other dinosaurs were never preserved as fossils and so will never be known to mankind.
Are dinosaur fossils in all continents?
All seven. Yes even Antarctica as it was farther north and a lot warmer during the time of the Dinosaurs.
A meteorite from mars found in Antarctica in 1996 show is tiny shapes that look like?
They look like bacterias, but no alien DNA was found, so its circumstantial evidence.
Why have so few fossil dinosaurs been found in Antarctica?
The biggest problem with finding fossils in Antarctica is that everything is covered in ice, making it hard for archaeologists to excavate and find fossils.
Why have so few dinosaur found in Antarctica?
So few dinosaur fossils have been found in Antarctica because the entire continent is covered in ice, making it hard to dig and/or search for large fossils.
Why have so few dinosaur been found in Antarctica?
So few dinosaur fossils have been found in Antarctica because the entire continent is covered in ice, making it hard to dig and/or search for large fossils.
Why are there so few land creatures found in Antarctica?
There are so few land creatures in Antarctica, penguins and some other birds being pretty much the only inhabitants because on the continent there is no food chain to support them.
How is it possible that dinosaur eggs were found in Antarctica?
There are three reasons; Antarctica wasn't at the south pole in the early Jurassic and during the Cretaceous, there was more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere which pushed up temperatures so that dinosaurs were able to survive. Finally, some dinosaurs were believed to be warm blooded and have feathers which are adaptations to survive colder temperatures - birds, particularly penguins, live at the south pole today and there is strong evidence that modern birds have evolved from dinosaurs.
Where does the sharks first found?
Correction to your grammar: Where were the first sharks found? They go all the way back to the time of the dinosaurs, so, they are one of the few breed of dino, but they were first found by humans in the water of course.
Is Antarctica subject to earthquakes?
Antarctica is the quietest continent on earth. Antarctica is earthquake-quiet, possibly because of having so few seismographic instruments, so very few quakes are recorded. What does occur in Antarctica is ice-quakes, which are usually smaller than earthquakes.
Why are dinosaurs so colorful when humans have never seen a live one?
Much if it is speculation. With a few exceptions we do not know what color dinosaurs were. However, we do know that dinosaurs were closely related to modern birds and that many of them even had feathers. We know that many birds are colorful, so there is a good chance that some dinosaurs were as well. In a few cases were have found chemical traces of pigments. Based on this we have been able to at least partially reconstruct the coloration of a few species. We know that Sinosauropteryx had a striped tail, Microraptor was iridescent black, like a crow, and Anchiornis had coloration similar to a woodpecker.
Where can adelie penguins be found in antarctica?
Adelie penguins can be found on Antarctica's continent only when they breed, and usually close to open water, so: on the beaches.
Why has the ice in antarctica been melting so fast and how is it affecting sea levels?
since your mum lived with the dinosaurs and th ice age
What dinosaurs still exist?
Amazingly,birds were found out to be dinosaurs so that means the only living dinosaurs today are birds.
What birds is found in Antarctica?
No birds are found in Antarctica: it's too cold and there is no food chain. However, some sea birds do breed on Antarctica's beaches, including penguins, terns, albatross and so forth.
