New Mexico paleontologist uncovers new dinosaur species
ALBUQERQUE, N.M. (AP) – A new species of dinosaur has been discovered by a paleontologist at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science.
The Albuquerque Journal reports (http://bit.ly/2ltaHP6) that Sebastian Dalman’s discovery began with the examination of fossilized fragments in the museum’s collection. The Albuquerque man had questioned the fragments, which had been in the collection since 1997 and were thought to be from a torosaurus, a relative of the triceratops.
Dalman then headed to the site in south-central New Mexico where the bones were originally uncovered to participate in two digs last year.
The search turned up more parts of the dinosaur, including pieces of its cranium.
Dalman says he put the parts together and identified a new species.
He’s scheduled to formally announce his findings and the name of the animal at a conference in April.
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Information from: Albuquerque Journal, http://www.abqjournal.com
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