#Jurassic Museum of Asturias

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ID 1: a screenshot from a wikipedia article about tyrannosaurus rex. the section is labeled "sexual dimorphism" and shows an image two t-rex skeletons, labeled as "skeleton casts mounted in a mating position, Jurassic Museum of Asturias."

ID 2: a screenshot of some discord messages between clem and fall. clem says: eternal suffering. i like how certain they are that t-rex fuck that way fall says: how else are they going to fuck clemence. i don't think 69ing is a very good idea clem says: idk they could get creative. i'm not a sexologist

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The skeleton of a Camarasaurus on display at the Jurassic Museum of Asturias (Museo del Jurásico de Asturias), located in the Principality of Asturias, Spain.

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More T. rex sex! From the fossil collection of the Jurassic Museum of Asturias in Spain. The painting seen behind the bones, and in more detail below, is titled “T-rex Nuptial Display,” and is by Spanish paleoartist Raúl Martín. A rough sketch of the same piece can be seen in Steve White’s book Dinosaur Art: The World’s Greatest Paleoart (2012).

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I’m going through Spain photos and came across something @a-dinosaur-a-day would like.

So yeah....

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Osmakasaurus depressus

By Jack Wood

Etymology: Reptile from the Canyon  

First Described By: McDonald, 2011

Classification: Dinosauromorpha, Dinosauriformes, Dracohors, Dinosauria, Ornithischia, Genasauria, Neornithischia, Cerapoda, Ornithopoda, Iguanodontia, Dryomorpha, Ankylopollexia, Styracosterna

Status: Extinct

Time and Place: Between 140 and 137 million years ago, from the Berriasian to the Valanginian ages of the Early Cretaceous 

Osmakasaurus is known from the Chilson member of the Lakota Formation in South Dakota 

Physical Description: Osmakasaurus was an animal fairly like Camptosaurus, a bulky bipedal herbivore with short arms and thick legs. It probably ranged between 4 and 5 meters long, and compared to its close relatives it had a fairly narrow and weirdly-shaped hip, though of course very little else is known of it to determine how else it may have differed from its close relatives. Osmakasaurus would have been primarily scaly, though it may have had some residual tufts of feathers or a feather cape of some sort for display.

Diet: Osmakasaurus would have been a mid-level browser, feeding on bushes and low-lying tree branches, probably specializing on tough vegetation like its close relatives.

Behavior: Osmakasaurus probably wasn’t a herding sort of animal - dinosaurs in this group of Ornithopods tend to be more solitary than the earlier flocks of small bipedal friends and the later magnificent herds of the later hadrosaurs. Instead, Osmakasaurus would have been fairly solitary, moving around its environment and trying to stick to places of denser vegetation in order to stay hidden. It is possible that it formed family groups during the mating season - it almost decidedly took care of its young, so it is not unreasonable to suppose that mated pairs would care for the young during the season together, but that would probably be the extent of its social behavior after leaving the families. They would have been somewhat slow animals, given their size, but able to run when needed.

Ecosystem: The Chilson environment was a sandy floodplain, filled with winding rivers and greatly affected by seasonal ebbs and flows of water. As such it was mainly filled with plants able to deal with these changes - hardy conifers and seed ferns, though there were some leptosporangiate ferns as well. These rivers, though fickle, hosted a wide variety of animals in addition to Osmakasaurus. There were many types of fish, as well as mammals such as Bolodon, Passumys, Lakotalestes, and Infernolestes. Other dinosaurs mainly included other herbivores - an ankylosaur, Hoplitosaurus; some sort of large sauropod; and a more Iguanodon-like Ornithopod, Dakotodon.

Other: Osmakasaurus used to be a species of Camptosaurus, since the latter was a wastebasket taxon in which large, bipedal ornithopods that weren’t quite Iguanodon-like enough were dumped into. It was since separated out, but not much more has been said about it. It was close to being Iguanodon, but not quite, and so still was in the group of generic-Camptosaurus-esque things. It is only known from scattered remains.

~ By Meig Dickson

Sources under the Cut 

Cifelli, R.L., Davis, B.M., and Sames, B. 2014. Earliest Cretaceous mammals from the western United States. Acta Palaeontologica Polonica 59 (1): 31–52.

D'Emic, M. D., & J.R. Foster (2014) The oldest Cretaceous North American sauropod dinosaur. Historical Biology (advance online publication) DOI:10.1080/08912963.2014.976817  

Gilmore, C.W., 1909. Osteology of the Jurassic reptile Camptosaurus, with a revision of the species of the genus, and description of two new species. Proceedings of the U.S. National Museum 36: 197-332.

McDonald, A.T., 2011. The taxonomy of species assigned to Camptosaurus (Dinosauria: Ornithopoda). Zootaxa 2783: 52-68.

Ruiz-Omeñaca, L. Piñuela, J. C. García-Ramos. 2012. New ornithopod remains from the Upper Jurassic of Asturias (North Spain). 10th Annual Meeting of the European Association of Vertebrate Palaeontologists. ¡Fundamental! 20: 219 - 222.

Sames, B., Cifelli, R.L., and Schudack, M. 2010. The nonmarine Lower Cretaceous of the North American Western Interior foreland basin: new biostratigraphic results from ostracod correlations, and their implications for paleontology and geology of the basin—an overview. Earth-Science Reviews 101: 207–224.

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Skeleton casts of two Tyrannosaurus Rex mounted in a mating position at the Jurassic Museum of Asturias, Spain. Contrary to popular belief, not all dinosaurs lived during the same time period. In fact the T-Rex lived closer to us than it did with the Stegosaurus. 65 million years separate us and the T-Rex while 83 million years separate the Stegosaurus and the T-Rex. (at Spain) https://www.instagram.com/historycoolkids/p/BvXbe5DFOWz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tfr6w8ey6rqq

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Jurassic Museum of Asturias in Spain shows two T. Rex skeletons having sex

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10 amazing places to visit in Spain

Europe is a continent remembered for its past full of medieval history, battles and stories of romance and prohibitions, and of course from that indelible past, there are charming places, such as the towns of Spain. Among them we find mountain villages, fishing, with cobbled streets and beautiful picturesque ports, where human warmth is the order of the day, in short, there are for all tastes and styles. How many charming villages will there be in Spain? Countless! It is difficult to make a list of the 10 most beautiful villages in Spain, but it is possible and here we leave our selection.

1. Cudillero, Asturias

First of all, we will see one of the most beautiful villages in northern Spain, located precisely in Asturias. Incredible landscapes, surrounded by some of the best beaches in Spain, rivers, green valleys, waterfalls, vertiginous cliffs, and truly spectacular hills. Cudillero is one of those magical towns in Spain where the fishing environment is still alive, it also highlights the cuisine of the place and the surrounding landscapes forming an incredible panorama. It is certainly one of the most beautiful places to see in the north of Spain. Places in Cudillero Cabo Vidio La Garita Viewpoint Aguilar Beach Quebrantos Beach Playa de las Conchas de Artedo

2. Aínsa, Huesca

In the Sobrarbe region, we can find one of the oldest villages in Spain, specifically in the province of Huesca. Emerged more than a thousand years ago, this Spanish town is one of the few that maintains the ancient architecture that has always characterized it. If we think of medieval villages in Spain, Aínsa is one of them and its charming streets prove it. It is currently a privileged enclave of the road junction, which makes it a strong commercial in its squares. It is one of the villages of Spain that you must make a mandatory stop and fall in love with its corners. Places in Aínsa Main Square Aínsa Sobrarbe Castle Raid Sarratillo Adventure The high Pyrenees Trades and Traditional Arts Museum of Aínsa

3. Santillana del Mar, Cantabria

Its geographical location and the natural environment that surrounds Santillana del Mar make it a nearby place but at the same time, away from the chaos that cities accustom. It is one of the beautiful places in Spain where you can enjoy the landscape, the friendliness of its people, history and its wide cultural agenda. It is one of the towns of Spain that continues to evolve and that has brought a great present, with countless cultural activities in Spain. Today it is one of the towns of Cantabria and Spain with the greatest cultural reference. A town open to all, every day and every hour of the year, a modern and modern town, of leisure, art, tourism and prepared for a really promising future. Places in Santillana del Mar Plaza Mayor de Ramón y Pelayo Barquillero Museum Altamira Museum Museum of the Inquisition Hermitage of Santa Justa

4. Lastres, Asturias

Officially recognized as the most beautiful town in Spain, Lastres has become a symbol for the people of Asturias. Its old town and cobbled streets surrounded by palaces create an environment of charming places. These intermingle with the simple fishermen's houses, but they all have a common denominator: the sea breeze that caresses them constantly and the panoramic views of Mount Sueve and the Cantabrian Sea. As if that were not enough, this town to see in Spain is surrounded by beautiful beaches, is an ideal setting for water sports, and to enjoy cultural beauties such as the Jurassic Museum, which is located nearby. Places in Lastres San Roque viewpoint Church of Santa María de Sabada Clock tower Jurassic Museum of Asturias Greek Beach

5. Cadaqués, Girona

To know the history of Cadaqués it is essential to visit the old town and lose yourself in its labyrinthine streets. It is one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Spain, surrounded by a huge wall that forms the historic center of Cadaqués. It is currently one of the most visited charming villages on the Costa Brava. Its white houses in front of its beautiful coves, the promenade by the sea to the lighthouse of Cala Nans and the picturesque streets are what really identify Cadaqués. We are sure that your visit to one of the best villages in Spain will take your breath away. Places in Cadaqués Cap de Creus National Park Dalí House Museum Cala Nans Lighthouse Church of Santa María Salvador Dalí Statue

6. Peñíscola,  Castellón

Next to the natural park of Sierra de Irta, the historic center of this town is located, on a rock topped by the castle of Peñiscola. It is currently one of the most visited villages in Spain and has many reasons to be. The sea is the protagonist in this picturesque town, perfect for family travel. Peniscola also offers thousands of activities to get to know a little more about what is one of the best villages in Spain. Places in Peñiscola Peñíscola Castle Sierra de Irta Natural Park Monument to Pope Luna Pebret Creek Museum of Magic

7. Luarca, Asturias

Luarca is known as the white town of the Spanish Green Coast. Located just 90 kilometers from Gijón, it is another of the villages of Asturias that still maintains its fishing environment. It is also recognized for its large and picturesque houses, it's Mesa de Maleantes and the spectacular panoramic views from its cemetery. It also has many museums to visit, but also with numerous bars and maritime activities. Luarca is a Spanish town that adapts to all types of tourists and a perfect corner to see in Asturias. Places in Luarca Luarca Cemetery Chapel of the Watchtower and Lighthouse Panrico Gardens Otur Beach Portizuelo Beach

8. Frigiliana,  Malaga

In the region of Axarquía in Frigiliana. Its old town of Arab origins is one of the best-preserved in all of Spain. The whitewashed walls, its narrow streets, and the stairs that run through the Barriberto neighborhood place it on this list of the most beautiful villages in Spain. As a result, it is one of the beautiful villages of Malaga that meets all the requirements to be visited. Frigiliana offers a unique natural and architectural heritage, as well as other attractions and requirements, such as the hotel, festive, leisure and cultural offer. Places in Frigiliana Old Fountain Chillar River Walk San Antonio Church Archaeological Museum of Frigiliana Lizar Castle

9. Grazalema,  Cádiz

In the heart of the Sierra de Grazalema is one of the best villages in Spain, its urban center was declared a Historic Site, and is the typical popular architecture that blends perfectly with monumental wealth. It is one of the most beautiful villages in Cadiz and its heritage jewel is the Baroque Church of Our Lady of the Aurora. Famous for the traditional blankets of Grazalema and also for other crafts of the Textile Crafts Museum. A destination with a strong religious belief to see in Cadiz, but that is still fun and entertaining for tourists who visit it. Places in Grazalema Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park Cabrero Falls Route Grazalema textile crafts El Torreon Grazalema viewpoint

10. Bárcena Mayor, Cantabria

The only town included in the Saja Besaya Natural Park is Bárcena Mayor, located in a small valley of the Argoza River. Of all the towns of Spain, it is the only one that allows experiencing the living conditions of past times, and the evolution of the constructions. All this within a wonderful natural environment, abundant in forest and water currents that finally transform it into one of the best places to visit in Spain. Bárcena Mayor is organized in a single neighborhood with an alveolar structure arranged in a very particular way between streets and squares. Most notable is that they maintain the architecture that characterizes it and includes it among the most beautiful villages in Spain. Places in Bárcena Mayor Santa Maria church Argoza River Saja-Besaya Natural Park Walk its lovely streets See the bridges of the town Read the full article

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Velociraptor

by Juan Carlos Abad

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The best of northern Spain: readers travel tips

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The best of northern Spain: readers travel tips

Forget crowded Med beaches: the four coastal regions of Espaa Verde offer cool cities, wild shores and great walking in verdant coast and mountains

Winning tip: Basque Coast Geopark

If youd rather stray far from the tourist trail, the Basque Coast Geopark is a delight. Its a protected area of the coastline around Mutriku, Deba, and Zumaia. There are 13km of cliffs made up of flysch (shale bed) deposits which have created layered and bizarre rock formations. We felt as though we were on the set of Jurassic Park. These staggering cliffs show how the Earth changed over millions of years and fossils are plentiful for the kids to admire. A boat tour is a great way to see it and costs 20 adult, 10 under-12s. geoparkea.com Lisa Anderson

GALICIA

Camino Ingls

Photograph: Nick Haslam/Alamy

The Camino Ingls (the English Way) is the shortest of the routes to Santiago de Compostela, and fits neatly into one week. Starting in Ferrol and passing through the historic towns of Pontedeume and Betanzos, it also takes you along beautiful fjord-like ras and through magical forests, and tiny forgotten villages. BarbaraEF

Unexpectedly beautiful Vigo

Photograph: Xulio Villarino/Getty Images

Vigo wont be top of many peoples lists when thinking of Spain but one of the largest cities in Galicia is well worth a visit, with cheap flights from the UK. What Vigo may lack in Mediterranean warmth it makes up for in Atlantic charm. The Casco Vello (old town) has some glorious fish restaurants along with pintxos and tapas galore. This bit of the Atlantic produces some of the finest seafood in Spain. Sean Livesey

Exploring the woods: Illa Cortegada

Photograph: Alamy

In Galicia, there is an island whose woods smell of bay and seafood: the most mouth-watering combination. The sand banks of the Ra de Arousa produce clams, cockles, razor clams, and other types of shellfish. And the Illa Cortegada provides the bay leaves to flavour these delicious seafood products. Shaunee Hampshire

ASTURIAS

Stunning scenery and great food: Cudillero

Photograph: dunc123

Cudillero is a picturesque fishing village accessible from Oviedo on the Feve train. Whether its watching the boats unload their catch in the harbour or exploring the narrow, winding streets, this is a beautiful place to experience everything thats great about Asturias. Local restaurants offer delicious, fresh seafood and there are scenic coastal walks. Pension Alver is a wonderful budget place to stay (doubles from 40 room-only), run by a friendly Anglo-Spanish couple who are full of tips on walks and places to eat. dunc123

Small city with a big heart: Avils

Photograph: Alamy

Just 20 minutes from Oviedo airport lies the city of Avils, whose old town is among the most vibrant I have ever visited. Cobbled streets, beautiful architecture and locals who like any excuse for a party. With doubles in the five-star Palacio de Avils hotel on the main square from 95 room-only and complimentary tapas in most bars, this city is heavy on fun while light on the pocket. Stuart La-Ffin

Embarrassing the children at Torimbia beach

Photograph: Aidan Sheppard

I had been embarrassing the kids with my rather bad Spanish when we went to Torimbia beach near Llanes. Its a beautiful white-sand beach in a perfect semicircle, backed by the most emerald green cliffs I have ever seen. We parked in a field and climbed down the steep path to the beach, passing a little snack bar. As it happens, it is also the largest nudist beach in Asturias and the bashful children were slightly embarrassed for the second time that day! Aidan Sheppard

Gorge walking: Picos de Europa

Photograph: Sally Robinson

The Cares gorge in the Picos de Europa is one of Northern Spains most spectacular walks. Above a deep ravine winds a 12km path, interspersed with tunnels in the rock and bridges crossing the river. Start at the town of Poncebos early in the morning and follow the path (impossible to get lost) to the hydro-electricity station at Can. There, you can soothe weary legs in the stream before walking back. The stunning views, narrow path (at times precarious) and friendly mountain goats made it the highlight of our trip across northern Spain. Sun cream and plenty of water are essential. Sally Robinson

CANTABRIA

A journey into the past: Montana Oriental

Beranga village, gateway to the Montana Orientall. Photograph: Alamy

Serendipity, in the shape of a traffic jam en route from Santander to Bilbao, diverted us into the lushly forested foothills of the Montana Oriental. A few kilometres up vertiginous, winding roads and we had travelled back centuries. Red-bereted shepherds walked their flocks past tumbledown stone watermills and over rushing streams; a griffon vulture circled above the limestone peaks. The Guggenheim could wait. In the village of Beranga we watched a game of petanque, and picnicked on hams and cheeses from a tiny, smoke-blackened shop. Then it was time to return to the main road east and the 21st century. fionachaillier

Take a lead from the locals: Castro Urdiales

Taberna La Cierbanata pintxos bar in Castro Urdiales. Photograph: Tim Graham/Getty Images

Castro Urdiales in eastern Cantabria makes a perfect base. Just 30 minutes from the cultural delights of Bilbao, its a popular weekend getaway for locals and close enough to the Basque Country to boast a great line in pintxos and crisp, chilled txakoli in the narrow streets of the old town. Head for Somos long sandy beach to surf or take the ferry to Santander. Kate Pickering

Santander: dont just drive away

Centro Botn, Santander. Photograph: Belen de Benito

Santander is often unfairly ignored by travellers who arrive on the car ferry and move on almost immediately. It lacks the chic of San Sebastin and the radical grit of Bilbao, but it does have one of the worlds most beautiful bays, a host of good fish restaurants (visit the Barrio Pesquero for the best of the days catch), a fantastic week-long fiesta at the end of July, a great museum of prehistory, and opened this June – a fantastic art and cultural space overlooking the sea in the Centro Botn. If it rains, and it probably will, you can always head off to see prehistoric cave paintings at Altamira or Puente Viesgo. On fine days, and youll be unlucky not to have several, you have at least six beaches to choose from, or you can take a boat ride across to El Puntal, the pointed spit of sandy beach you pass as the car ferry sails into port. Or take a picnic lunch to the Magdalena peninsula, the hub of Spanish court life in the 1920s, when King Alfonso XIII spent his summers here. Two weeks will barely do it justice. nicolameyro

BASQUE COUNTRY

Tourists dont go home: a Basque welcome

Segura Church of the Assumption, Segura. Photograph: Alamy

The medieval fortified town of Segura is 50km south-west of San Sebastin heading into Basque mountains. The Imaz Hotels friendly staff suggest walks on the Camino, places to eat, local bakeries, goats cheese and cider and the quickest route to Vitoria-Gasteiz, the Basque capital. Walk to St Adrians cave in the Aizkorri-Aratz natural park for eagles and breathtaking views of distant peaks and the gentle ringing of bells from goats grazing in the thick beech forest. orangutanang

Bilbao Fine Arts

Photograph: Alamy

Bilbao may be famous for the iconic Guggenheim, but families with young kids may find several hours in the museum and a 16 (adult) ticket a bit much. As an alternative I recommend the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum on Museo Plaza: its accessible and free from 6pm-8pm every day, so you can pop in before the restaurants open for dinner. museobilbao.com jonyee

Museum in the former whaling capital of Europe

Xabier Agote at the Albaola museum Photograph: Alamy

Albaola, a maritime factory-museum, is in the picturesque village of Pasaia, 4km from San Sebastin. Tours are frequently led by the chairman himself, Xabier Agote, a modest Basque with an international outlook, which adds up to the museums special concept and its working atmosphere. It is also a shipbuilding school, and visitors can observe craftsmen building an actual replica of a historic whaling boat. albaola.com/en eugeniedi

Dragon castle: San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

Photograph: tikitaka

Recently immortalised as Daenerys Targaryens Dragonstone in Game of Thrones, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is an ancient hermitage on a rocky islet 20 miles north-east of Bilbao. Revered by Basques of all ages, this magical place is rumoured to have once belonged to the Knights Templar. Climb the 241 narrow stone steps to the top, and ring the church bell thrice to make a wish. Once youve had enough of the spectacular views, head back to nearby Restaurante Eneperi for a well-earned pintxo and glass of spritely txakoli white wine. euskoguide.com tikitaka

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tyrannosaurus skeleton casts mounted in a mating position, jurassic museum of asturias

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Camarasaurus skeleton at the Jurassic Museum of Asturias.