Lesser-Known Wonders: 30 Fascinating Dinosaurs You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Cryolophosaurus

Antarctica’s first named dinosaur sported a pompadour-like crest across its head, earning the nickname “Elvisaurus” from some paleontologists. Found in 1991, this Early Jurassic predator lived when Antarctica was warmer and connected to other continents. The unusual sideways crest likely attracted mates and intimidated rivals. Few people realize dinosaurs once thrived at the South Pole.