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A New Find

Another dinosaur mummy appears to have been discovered, readers! Click the link to learn more! 'Dinosaur mummy': Researchers believe they found one of the best preserved dinosaurs ever Orlando Mayorquin USA TODAY Researchers in Canada have discovered parts of what they believe to be a full "dinosaur mummy" lodged in a hillside, the University of… Continue reading A New Find

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A New Look at an Old Friend

Is the Loch Ness Monster real? That is a matter for debate, but recent discoveries suggest a new avenue of investigation for those eager to spot “Nessie,” if they can. Click the link below to learn more, readers: Loch Ness Monster Existence 'Plausible' After Incredible Discovery by Jake Massey The existence of the Loch Ness… Continue reading A New Look at an Old Friend

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Remember That Last Meal?

This crocodile’s final meal is on record for all to see! It also adds some perspective to The Land Before Time* movies. The scientists studying the fossil were quick to use this film series to give casual readers a popular cultural icon to visualize the dinosaur this croc ate. If Ducky was your favorite character… Continue reading Remember That Last Meal?

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A Treasured Discovery

This is amazing, readers! A fossilized dinosaur embryo was recently discovered in China. It is one of the most complete specimens on record, a wonder in its own right, and the posture the little dinosaur adopted is interesting. Learn more about this cool fin through the link below, readers: Exquisitely Preserved Dinosaur Embryo Found Inside… Continue reading A Treasured Discovery

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Dragon of the Deep

Learn more about this fascinating find through the link below! Giant fossil from 180 million years ago reveals 'sea dragon' with 1-ton skull Found in a reservoir in the UK's Rutland: a dolphin-like monster about half the size of a tennis court. Jan. 11, 2022 In February 2021, Joe Davis, leader of the UK's Rutland… Continue reading Dragon of the Deep

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Do You Want that Meal Frozen or to Go?

Apparently, the creature immortalized in this fossil decided on both! Learn more through the link below, readers: Fossil-Eating Fossil Reveals Prehistoric Deep-Sea Diners May 12, 2021 Steve Palace It’s a scene worthy of Jurassic Park. An ancient crustacean found itself at the mercy of a multi-limbed predator. Which in turn was attacked by a toothy terror! The… Continue reading Do You Want that Meal Frozen or to Go?

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Mistaken Identity

Well, this is a case of mistaken identity with a happy ending! Click the link to find out more, readers! Fossil of a 66-million-year-old fish 'as big as a great white shark' is discovered in a private collection after being misidentified as a flying reptile A collector brought what he thought was a pterodactyl skull for… Continue reading Mistaken Identity

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A Real Thunder Lizard!

Find out more through the article linked below, readers! Dinosaur Unearthed in Argentina Could Be Largest Land Animal Ever The skeleton is still far from complete but paleontologists say what they’ve found suggests the dinosaur may be more than 120 feet long By Alex Fox SMITHSONIANMAG.COM JANUARY 22, 2021 The fossilized bones of what may have… Continue reading A Real Thunder Lizard!

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Fishing for Information….

Check out the link below to learn more, readers! Discovery Shows Jurassic Park Dino was Actually a “River Monster” Nov 3, 2020 Steve Palace Mike Bowler - CC BY 2.0 A ‘Jurassic Park’ villain is getting a scene change from land to water, thanks to a toothsome discovery in the ancient river beds of Morocco. The… Continue reading Fishing for Information….

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Footprints in the Sands of Time

Yet again we have fossilized tracks that tell an interesting story, readers. Though these ones are not included in sediment with dinosaur tracks, as the steps in this story apparently were, the fact that they are here is very interesting. Learn more about this fascinating discovery in the article below, readers! Fossilized Footprints Found in… Continue reading Footprints in the Sands of Time