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Uncovering the Misconceptions of Dinosaur-Hunters

Two hundred years ago, the Very Reverend William Buckland became the first man to describe a dinosaur, known for his eccentricities such as zoophagy, which involved consuming various animals. His insatiable curiosity and boundary-pushing nature led him to become Britain’s most celebrated palaeontologist, despite his unusual dining habits and behaviors.