A team of geology students from Sul Ross State University recently unearthed the rare bones of an Alamosaurus, a long-necked dinosaur that roamed North America during the Cretaceous period. The discovery was made while examining rock layers and geological formations dating back to this time.
Led by professors Dr. Jesse Kelsch and Dr. Thomas Schiller, the group found a fossilized vertebra of an Alamosaurus skeleton, which is part of the largest known land-dwelling animal to have roamed North America. This find adds to Big Bend’s growing reputation as a dinosaur hotspot.
Alamosaurus was a giant sauropod dinosaur that could grow up to 80 feet long and weigh around 20 tons. The fossil discovered in Big Bend National Park is significant, being one of the most complete skeletons found so far of this species from the region.
This find is part of Big Bend’s rich history as a site for prehistoric discoveries. Other notable finds include fragments of Alamosaurus bones, the massive skull of Bravoceratops, and a giant pterosaur with a 36-foot wingspan. These discoveries provide insights into ancient ecosystems and the creatures that inhabited North America during the Cretaceous.
The park’s recent surge in ancient discoveries is attracting researchers and enthusiasts worldwide. Recent finds include a mammoth tusk on the O2 Ranch and an intact full weapon system linked to early human populations in the area, further solidifying Big Bend’s reputation as a site of extraordinary historical and scientific significance.
Source: https://indiandefencereview.com/scientists-complete-alamosaurus-fossil