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Scientists Identify Rare Dinosaur Fossil Found in Antarctica
Researchers located a previously overlooked dinosaur fossil that had been stored in a drawer for decades. The specimen came from an Antarctic expedition and adds to the limited record of dinosaurs from the continent.
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A dinosaur fossil collected decades ago in Antarctica has been identified after remaining unrecognized in storage. The specimen had been kept in a drawer since its collection during an earlier expedition to the continent. Scientists examining existing collections found the bones and confirmed they belonged to a dinosaur.
Antarctica remain uncommon because of the remote location and harsh conditions that limit fieldwork. The new identification adds one more specimen to a small group of dinosaur remains recovered from the continent. The fossil provides additional physical evidence that dinosaurs once lived in what is now a polar region.
No further details on the species or exact location within Antarctica were released. Additional study of the specimen is planned to determine its age and classification.
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