Fossil kept in drawer for 40 years is Antarctica’s first dinosaur bone
A fossilized bone discovered in Antarctica in 1985 has been identified as the continent's first dinosaur fossil after sitting in a storage drawer for nearly 40 years. The discovery provides new insights into the distribution of dinosaurs across southern continents.
Why it matters
This find significantly expands the paleontological record of Antarctica, which is typically difficult to study due to ice coverage.
Mike Thomson was mapping rock layers on the Antarctic Peninsula when he unearthed the bone. ( Supplied: British Antarctic Survey )
The article is a straightforward report on a scientific discovery.
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