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Denver Museum Uncovers Rare Dinosaur Fossil Beneath Parking Lot
science7 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.

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

Schoolboys Discover Rare T. Rex Fossil in North Dakota
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.

Kids Discover Rare Teen T. Rex Fossil in North Dakota
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.