On October 19, 2024, Google’s homepage featured an animated Doodle celebrating Staurikosaurus, an early theropod dinosaur discovered in Brazil in 1936. This tribute marks the anniversary of the 2010 silhouette reconstruction by paleontologists Oscar Alcober and Ricardo Martinez, which reignited interest in the species. The Doodle depicts Staurikosaurus sprinting across a prehistoric landscape, showcasing its distinctive features, recreated through fossil impressions arranged on clay and brought to life using stop-motion recording techniques. This engaging digital homage highlights the enduring fascination with one of Earth’s earliest predators and the meticulous artistry behind Google’s commemorative animations. Paleontologist Llewellyn Ivor Prince unearthed the … Continue reading Staurikosaurus Google Doodle Unveils 225-Million-Year Predator Fossil Secrets and Its Role in Theropod Evolution