A 12-Year-Old Boy Just Found a 69-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Fossil Sticking Out of a Rock
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Key Points:
- Twelve-year-old Nathan Hrushkin discovered a 69-million-year-old juvenile hadrosaur fossil while hiking in Alberta’s Horseshoe Canyon, leading to a rare and scientifically valuable find.
- The fossil was found in a rarely studied geological layer dated between 71 and 68 million years ago, where dinosaur remains are uncommon, providing new insights into the region's prehistoric life.
- Paleontologists excavated 30 to 50 additional bones from the same dinosaur at the site, filling a significant gap in knowledge about dinosaur evolution in Alberta.
- The discovery occurred on protected land managed by the Nature Conservancy of Canada, highlighting the importance of land conservation for both preserving natural heritage and advancing scientific research.
- For Nathan, the
