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Toothless 'hell chicken' dinosaur may have had a taste for fruit

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Recent fossil evidence identifies a new dinosaur species, Infernogallus jamesi, from the Hell Creek Formation, suggesting it was a herbivore that consumed fruit. Named for its 'hell chicken' moniker, the specimen provides insights into the evolution of dinosaur diets. The discovery expands the known list of plant-eating dinosaurs beyond typical predators.

Key points

• The fossilized remains of Infernogallus jamesi were discovered in the Hell Creek Formation, which spans Montana, South Dakota, and North Dakota.

Context and limitations

This is a preprint from October 2026; the study's conclusions remain subject to peer review and further validation.

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