Darla Zelenitsky
Darla Zelenitsky is an associate professor at the University of Calgary and a paleontologist known for her research on theropod dinosaurs, particularly those with unique adaptations like the recently discovered Duonychus tsogtbaatari, which features distinctive two-fingered claws.
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Prof Darla Zelenitsky, a palaeontologist from the University of Calgary in Canada, explained the significance of the newly discovered dinosaur species.
New species of dinosaur discovered that 'rewrites' T.rex family tree
United Kingdom· 2025-06-12
Darla Zelenitsky, a professor of paleontology at the University of Calgary, described Khankhuuluu as the immediate ancestor to large meat-eating dinosaurs.
Meet the Dragon Prince, the ‘missing link’ in the T-rex’s family tree
Canada· 2025-06-11
Darla Zelenitsky is a paleontologist at the University of Calgary in Alberta who wasn’t involved in the research.
Were dinosaurs headed for extinction even before massive asteroid strike? Scientists offer new clues
United States· 2025-04-12
Darla Zelenitsky is a paleontologist at the University of Calgary and coauthor of a study published in iScience.
Scientists uncover a strange mongolian dinosaur with 'sharp, huge' claws; know all about it
India· 2025-03-26
Darla Zelenitsky suggests that the claws of the dinosaur may have been used for various purposes, including defense.
Uusi dinosauruslöytö hämmentää tutkijoita: ”Kuin evoluutio olisi sanonut, että kokeillaan jotain aivan uutta”
Finland· 2025-03-25
Dr. Darla Zelenitsky is one of the study's authors and an associate professor at the University of Calgary.
Two-clawed dinosaur species discovered in Gobi DesertUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-25Darla Zelenitsky is a paleontologist and study co-author from the University of Calgary in Canada.
‘Incredibly rare’ Mongolian dinosaur wielded ‘big, sharp and nasty’ clawsCanada· 2025-03-25Darla Zelenitsky is an associate professor at the University of Calgary in Canada and coauthor of a study on the discovery of the dinosaur.
Previously unknown dinosaur with huge two-fingered claws unearthed in Mongolia’s desertUnited States· 2025-03-25