A rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica is found tucked away in a drawer
Scientists have identified a rare titanosaur tail bone fossil that had been stored in a British Antarctic Survey drawer for decades. The discovery provides new insight into the prehistoric environment of Antarctica, which was once a lush, hospitable region.
Why it matters
This find highlights the importance of re-examining museum collections and expands our understanding of dinosaur distribution in extreme environments.
NEW YORK -- Scientists have stumbled on a rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica , tucked away for decades in a drawer.
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