Megalosaurus, the first ever named dinosaur, was named 200 years (and one day) ago! There have been over 50 species of Megalosaurus named, but now there is just one left.

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Dinosaur of the day Megalosaurus, the first dinosaur ever named and the first dinosaur fossil ever scientifically described.

In dinosaur news this week:

• Dinosaurs can be ambassadors for humanity as shown by a new play called "The Colour of Dinosaurs"

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