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El Fósil and Paleontological Investigation Centre
ColombianFossils posted a topic in A Trip to the Museum
A recent trip to the museum of El Fósil (an enormous Cronosaurus still in place!) And the Centre for Paleontological Investigations in Villa de Leyva, Colombia. They had a great selection of heteromorphic ammonites, icthyosaurs (including the only one in the world with the eye intact) giant ancient turtles and many more. I can provide more pics if you are interested
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Hi all, I found a number of wood fossils in a recent trip to Villa de Leyva, Colombia. I'm not sure of the period as there are a wide variety of geological bands in the area. I have the feeling the lined fossils are Calamites but would appreciate some help confirming and potentially identifying the others. Thanks in advance
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A new kind of plesiosaur was discovered in Villa de Leyva, Colombia this morning after the mayor of the town ordered for an archaeological expedition to clear the way for some pipes. This discovery was made by the "National Univerity" of Colombia and will be kept in their own collection for furthering studying the new fossil and soon will release more info. It is known that it's a juvenile, with a "short neck and large head" and again they mention that it's not like the other specimens found in the area. Here is the link: http://www.eltiempo.com/vida-de-hoy/ciencia/hallan-en-boyaca-un-fosil-de-mas-de-130-millones-de-anos_12955902-4 ..... but it's in Spanish only.
