"Drumheller: Uncovering Canada's Giant Fossil Legacy"

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"Drumheller: Uncovering Canada's Giant Fossil Legacy"
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Drumheller, a small town in Alberta, Canada, is known as the "World Capital of Dinosaurs" due to its rich fossil deposits and the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology. The area's unique badlands topography and historical climate have preserved numerous dinosaur fossils, including the well-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex "Black Beauty". The museum houses millions of specimens, with ongoing discoveries contributing to our understanding of prehistoric life. Dinosaur Provincial Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, also attracts visitors with its vast bone beds and guided treks. The fascination with dinosaurs continues to thrive, serving as a reminder of the Earth's dynamic history and the importance of understanding extinction events.

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