“Prehistoric Times” issue 158 has helped make the hot summer here in the UK bearable. Once more, there is a lot to admire in this, the latest publication (summer 2026). It is packed with fascinating and informative articles. As always, the magazine brings together contributions from talented writers, artists and researchers. So, without any further ado, let’s take a closer look at issue 158 of “Prehistoric Times” magazine.
A pair of Allosaurus adorn the front cover, this art was created by talented palaeoartist J. A. Chirinos and inside the theme of Jurassic dinosaurs is continued by Phil Hore as he opines about the Early Jurassic thyreophoran Scutellosaurus. The article features lots of illustrations of this early armoured dinosaur. Contributions are provided by Matt Finstrom, James Hurt, Alejandro Mata and Charles Ferguson. In addition, there is a beautiful, colour illustration by Jason Abdale showing this dinosaur in lateral view. Ryan Kennedy depicts a Scutellosaurus taking a close look at an amphibian, whilst Samuel Pickens and Yaroslav Koryakov highlight encounters with fearsome theropods. Magazine editor Mike Fredericks illustrates Scutellosaurus and Tim Bollinger from TotalDino.com provides a data card on this early member of the Thyreophora.
The front cover of issue 158 of “Prehistoric Times” magazine. The Allosaurus illustration was created by J. A. Chirinos. Picture credit: Mike Fredericks.
Picture credit: Mike Fredericks
Drawing Armoured Dinosaurs Highlighted in “Prehistoric Times” Issue 158
The theme of armoured dinosaur drawings is continued by Tracy L. Ford as he examines the integument of Scutellosaurus and Scelidosaurus. He profiles the osteoderms and discusses Scelidosaurus skin impressions. In addition, the classic Neave Parker Scelidosaurus illustration is updated. The Lourinhã Formation is famous for its dinosaurs including armoured dinosaurs, and the exposures some twenty miles north of Lisbon are the focus of an article contributed by Dr Andreas Forrer.
John Lavas continues his long-running history of the artwork of the influential 20th century artist Zdeněk Burian. He examines the evolutionary history and subsequent reconstructions of the enigmatic indricotheres. Furthermore, the work of the Czech artist and illustrator is documented in a trilogy of large-format publications. Rosta Walica is our guide for the third publication. This book examines how Burian portrayed hominins. As with the indricothere article penned by Lavas, there are some beautiful examples of Burian’s artwork on display.
Mesozoic Media
Editor Mike Fredericks outlines several new prehistoric themed publications, including an intriguingly entitled “Dinosaur Cookbook”. If you have ever had an inkling to make “Cretaceous Cookies” or “Nodosaurus noodles” then this is the book for you. Look out for “Earth and Life: A Four Billion Year Conversation” by Andrew H. Knoll published by our chums at Princeton University Press. Model maker Sean Kotz walks us through a Lokiceratops build and model collector Randy Knoll examines models of Campanian faunal stage dinosaurs.
Mike Fredericks provides an update on new PNSO figures including the first of their articulated dinosaur range. Moreover, he discusses two dinosaur model kits from Tamiya of Japan (Fukuisaurus and Fukuiraptor).
The PNSO Cameron articulated T. rex figure in Everything Dinosaur’s warehouse. This model is examined in issue 158 of the magazine. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
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Remembering the Wolf of the Falkland Islands
The second prehistoric animal documented by Phil Hore in “Prehistoric Times” issue 158 is the Warrah, otherwise known as the Falkland Islands wolf. It was the only native land mammal on the islands. Its origins remain uncertain, although recent DNA analysis suggests the South American maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) could be its closest relative. Sadly, it became extinct in the 1870s. The article features some amazing artwork. Our congratulations to Hodari Nundu, Gus Pritchard, Josh Dillon and Sam Allred for their illustrations. Plaudits to Jamie Martinez for supplying a photograph of his Warrah sculpture.
The Warrah may not be familiar to many readers of this magazine. However, I suspect that every reader has a place in their heart for the remarkable stop-motion animation of Ray Harryhausen. John M. Navroth tells the story of “The Valley of Gwangi” a late 1960s release that combined prehistoric animals and cowboys. His article features amazing photographs including the beautiful Eohippus model used in the film.
Regular magazine features such as Collectors Corner, Cretaceous Classifieds and Paleonews are squeezed into this jam-packed edition. Robert Telleria develops a theme from issue 157 and highlights Franklin Mint miniatures. Furthermore, this magazine features an overview of post-millennial palaeoart by Allen A. Debus. This is the third instalment of a five-part series. Take a look at the examples of palaeoart from the likes of Mark Witton and Julius Csotonyi.
Using a Caiman to Study Dinosaur Trackways
American palaeontologist Kenneth Carpenter continues his discussion on interpretating dinosaur trackways from the previous edition. Remarkably, the tracks made by a caiman provide fresh insights into the locomotion of dinosaurs. Dr Carpenter documented the sideways movements of a caiman as it moved across mud. This experiment outlines how the phenomenon of lateral body bending as an animal moves can lead to a reinterpretation of trace fossils. Trackways cannot be understood without considering the active motion of the body.
The award-winning Everything Dinosaur Evolution 1:33 scale Tyrannosaurus rex also features prominently. Our T. rex model is advertised in this issue. There’s a QR code too, providing easy access to its product pages.
The Everything Dinosaur Evolution T. rex advert next to an advertisement for CollectA figures in issue 158 of “Prehistoric Times”. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
To view the Everything Dinosaur Evolution T. rex model: Everything Dinosaur Evolution Models.
Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:
“We are proud to be associated with this excellent magazine. Having subscribed to this magazine for many years, it is always a pleasure to receive the latest edition and our congratulations to everyone who has contributed to issue 158.”
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