Seldom Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 This might have been posted and I missed it. If not kind of interesting ARLINGTON, Texas, July 15 (UPI) -- Diggers racing to explore a fossil site on land scheduled for development in Texas have uncovered what may be the remains of a new crocodilian species. The Arlington Archosaur Site along the Trinity River contains fossils dating from the days when that part of Texas was a hot swamp, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported Wednesday. The site is rich in the fossilized remains of sharks, turtles, duck-billed dinosaurs and crocodiles that lived and died about 100 million years ago. About 50 bones believed to come from the same crocodile skeleton have been found in the last few days. The crocodile appears to have been about 6 feet long with teeth the length of a human thumb. "We're excited because it's the most crocodile matter we've found in one spot since we started this project," said Derek Main, a University of Texas at Arlington graduate student who is supervising a crew of college students and volunteers. The team has until next May to finish the job. The deadline was set by Huffines Communities of Dallas, which plans to begin construction in 2010 on a new community. Galveston Island 32 miles long 2 miles wide 134 bars 23 liquor stores any questions? Evolution is Chimp Change. Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain! "I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen." Ernest Hemingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traviscounty Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Here's the news report. Man, I wish I could go up there and observe. http://www.wfaa.com/video/?z=y&nvid=380664 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seldom Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 Here's the news report. Man, I wish I could go up there and observe. http://www.wfaa.com/video/?z=y&nvid=380664 That would be cool to see. Thanks for the news clip have not seen it Galveston Island 32 miles long 2 miles wide 134 bars 23 liquor stores any questions? Evolution is Chimp Change. Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain! "I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen." Ernest Hemingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 They seem to have a great deadline to work with. I wish them much luck in future finds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceH Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I have a bunch of links about this here: http://www.geocities.com/lancelhall/fossils/links.htm scroll down a little to "In the News" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traviscounty Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Hey Lance, I borrowed that video off your website. Hope that's ok? Anyone who hasn't checked out his page, you should. Lot's of cool stuff and info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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