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Un fósil guardado en un cajón durante décadas resulta ser el primer hueso de dinosaurio hallado en la Antártida
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 1, 2026
· 4 min read
Por Jack Guy, CNN
Un fósil que estuvo durante décadas en un cajón de una colección ha resultado pertenecer a los primeros restos de dinosaurio descubiertos en la Antártida.
La vértebra o espina dorsal fue hallada en 1985 por una expedición del British Antarctic Survey (BAS), pero inicialmente...
Key takeaway La vértebra o espina dorsal fue hallada en 1985 por una expedición del British Antarctic Survey (BAS), pero inicialmente se evaluó como perteneciente a un gran reptil, según un comunicado del Museo de Historia Natural de Londres el lunes.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Pasoans may wonder what connection this Antarctic dinosaur fossil has to their own community. While the discovery itself is thousands of miles away, the story highlights the importance of careful examination and reevaluation of existing collections. In El Paso , local museums and institutions may have their own hidden gems waiting to be rediscovered. The city's rich geological history, with its unique blend of desert and mountain landscapes, makes it an interesting location for fossil discoveries. As researchers continue to study the Antarctic fossil, El Paso's own natural history museums and collections may be inspired to take a closer look at their own holdings, potentially uncovering new insights into the region's ancient past. This story serves as a reminder to appreciate the value of meticulous research and the potential for new discoveries in unexpected places, even in one's own backyard.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Por Jack Guy, CNN
Un fósil que estuvo durante décadas en un cajón de una colección ha resultado pertenecer a los primeros restos de dinosaurio descubiertos en la Antártida.
La vértebra o espina dorsal fue hallada en 1985 por una expedición del British Antarctic Survey (BAS), pero inicialmente...
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