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Paleontologists have officially described a previously unknown dinosaur species unearthed in South Korea. The newly identified creature has been named "Dulisaurus," a title honoring both a popular cartoon character and the renowned paleontologist Min Huh. This discovery provides significant insights into the prehistoric life that once thrived on the Korean Peninsula.
Dulisaurus inhabited the Earth during the mid-Cretaceous period, approximately 113 to 94 million years ago. Scientific analysis reveals that this dinosaur was a bipedal omnivore, characterized by a body covered in feathers or downy fluff. This finding reinforces the growing body of evidence regarding the prevalence of plumage among various dinosaur lineages.
In terms of physical dimensions, the Dulisaurus was relatively modest in size. Adult specimens were comparable to lambs, while the younger individuals were closer in size to a turkey. These findings offer a detailed look at the growth patterns and physical characteristics of this specific species throughout its life cycle.
The discovery adds a crucial chapter to the catalog of feathered dinosaurs known to science. By providing fresh data on the biodiversity of the Cretaceous fauna in modern-day East Asia, this find assists researchers in reconstructing the complex evolutionary history of avian characteristics in ancient reptiles.
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Facing a record drop in fertility rates, Singapore is significantly expanding its family support framework. According to Bloomberg, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced increases in direct financial assistance alongside enhanced housing benefits for young families.
Under the updated policy, every Singaporean child up to the age of 17 will be eligible to receive up to 70,000 Singapore dollars (approximately $55,000 USD) in total support, which includes cash payouts, educational grants, and related benefits. The government is also expanding paid parental leave and capping monthly out-of-pocket costs for government-subsidized childcare at 150 Singapore dollars.
These interventions aim to reverse a severe demographic decline, marked by last year's fertility rate drop to 0.87 children per woman, while over 20% of the country's population is currently aged 65 or older.