Oxford University Marks 200th Anniversary of First Dinosaur Naming

The celebration commemorates the naming of Megalosaurus, a pivotal moment in the history of paleontology.

Oxford University celebrated the 200th anniversary of the naming of Megalosaurus, the first dinosaur to receive a scientific name.
William Buckland, the university's first reader in geology, named the species based on fossils found in Oxfordshire.
The naming of Megalosaurus in 1824 was a significant event that reshaped our understanding of the natural world.
Recent estimates suggest Megalosaurus was about 20 feet long and walked on two legs, contrary to initial beliefs.
The anniversary is marked by various events, including lectures and exhibitions at the Oxford Museum of Natural History.