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Bigger Dinosaurs Were Warm-Blooded, Study Says

Seeded on Thu Jul 13, 2006 10:41 AM EDT
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One of the hottest debates among dinosaur experts is whether the ancient reptiles were warm-blooded or cold-blooded.

Now a new study has found that the answer may have varied with the size of the dinosaur.

What's more, the beasts' body temperatures may have changed by as much as 36°F (20°C) as they grew up.

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