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New dinosaur fossils found during parking lot construction at Dinosaur National Monument
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (329+ words) DINOSAUR, Colo. " Dinosaur National Monument continues to live up to its name and storied history with the discovery of new dinosaur fossils. The National Park Service (NPS) reported on Jan. 16 that recent parking lot construction near the monument's Quarry Exhibit…...
Denver Museum of Nature & Science piecing together 'remarkably complete' Triceratops skull, lower jaws, neck
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (330+ words) DENVER " A team at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science is hard at work piecing together a "remarkably complete" set of Triceratops fossils. A team of paleontologists and student interns discovered the Triceratops skull, lower jaws and neck during the…...
Researchers say they've uncovered evidence of a massive dino mating dance arena at Colorado's Dinosaur Ridge
6+ mon, 6+ day ago (266+ words) MORRISON, Colo. " Newly-published findings detail a remarkable discovery at Dinosaur Ridge, revealing how dinosaurs behaved 100 million years ago on the land that is now Colorado and showing similar traits seen in many modern-day birds. On a rocky hillside right just…...
Drilling project in Museum of Nature & Science parking lot leads to 'exceptionally rare' fossil find
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (568+ words) DENVER " Scientists at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science are celebrating a discovery that they have called "nothing short of magical" just under their parking lot in City Park. In January, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science began a geothermal…...
Jurassic Oceans exhibit showcases huge and toothy sea creatures of the past
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (333+ words) DENVER " The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has a new exhibit exploring the depths of prehistoric oceans. Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep showcases the diverse and awe-inspiring creatures ... DENVER " The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has a new exhibit…...