Rare Antarctic Dinosaur Fossil Discovered in Museum Drawer After Decades
A rare Antarctic dinosaur fossil, initially discovered in 1985, has been found in a museum drawer decades later, having been overlooked for nearly 40 years. The fossil's significance was only recently recognized, highlighting a remarkable scientific rediscovery.
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Rare Dinosaur Fossil Found In Museum Drawer Decades After 1985 Discovery
A rare titanosaur tail bone, tucked in a drawer since 1985, has revealed dinosaurs once roamed Antarctica when it was lush and forested.
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By Tom McArdle
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NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have stumbled on a rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica, tucked away for decades in a drawer. The bone comes from the tail of a long-necked, plant-eating dinosaur called a tyrannosaur . Scientists haven't yet identified the species it belongs to. It was discovered in 1985 during an expedition to Antarctica's James Ross Island and collected by geologist Mike Thomson. Working with the British Antarctic Survey, Thomson was mapping the area's rock layers and collected mari
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