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science6 months ago

Denver Museum Uncovers Rare Dinosaur Fossil Beneath Parking Lot

A Denver museum known for its dinosaur exhibits discovered a rare dinosaur fossil beneath its parking lot during geothermal drilling, marking Denver's deepest and oldest find, which is believed to be from a duck-billed dinosaur or thescelosaurus from the late Cretaceous period. The find is extremely rare, with only two similar discoveries worldwide, and is now on display at the museum.

science-and-discovery1 year ago

Kids Discover Rare 'Teen Rex' Fossil Now Displayed in Denver Museum

Three boys discovered a T. rex fossil in North Dakota, which is now being excavated and prepared for display at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. The exhibit, called Discovering Teen Rex, will open on June 21, coinciding with the debut of a documentary about the find. The fossil, estimated to be from a 13 to 15-year-old T. rex, includes a leg, hip, pelvis, tailbones, and part of the skull. The public can watch the year-long process of chipping away the rock encasing the fossil.

science-and-nature1 year ago

Schoolboys Discover Rare T. Rex Fossil in North Dakota

Three boys discovered a rare T. rex fossil in North Dakota's Hell Creek Formation, which has been transported to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science for preparation and display. The fossil, named "The Brothers," includes significant parts of the dinosaur and will be featured in a special exhibit and documentary.

science-and-discovery1 year ago

Kids Discover Rare Teen T. Rex Fossil in North Dakota

Three boys discovered a T. rex fossil in North Dakota, which is now being excavated and prepared at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. The fossil, dubbed "The Brothers," will be part of a special exhibit called Discovering Teen Rex, opening June 21. The public can watch the year-long process of chipping the fossil out of its rock cast.