Auspex Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 A fossil stored in a Doncaster museum for 30 years and thought to be a plaster copy has turned out to be a new species of ancient reptile. LINK 1 "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease!
Iguanodonfossil Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 What I also like is that it's named after Mary Anning, it's about time! she's often overlooked in this country in comparison to others.
xonenine Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 amazing! "Your serpent of Egypt is bred now of your mud by the operation of your sun; so is your crocodile." Lepidus
digit Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 My favorite quote from the story is: He told BBC News: "Palaeontology is a unique science because you don't need an advanced degree or specialised training to find a fossil, just patience and a keen set of eyes." I think that summarizes the reason for the popularity of this forum. Cheers. -Ken 1
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