Posted on 06/11/2024 11:31:18 AM PDT by SunkenCiv
A large fossil discovery has significantly advanced our understanding of dinosaur history in Wales, a region previously believed to be devoid of these prehistoric giants...
The research team, led by former Bristol MSc student in Palaeobiology, Owain Evans, uncovered that early Welsh dinosaurs lived over 200 million years ago on a tropical lowland adjacent to the sea. Dinosaur trackways found in Barry and other nearby sites indicate that these prehistoric creatures roamed the warm lowlands.
The discovery site, Lavernock Point, is located near Cardiff and Penarth. This area, characterized by cliffs of dark-colored shales and limestones, documents ancient shallow seas. At various levels within these rock formations, accumulations of fossilized bones have been found, including remains of fish, sharks, marine reptiles, and occasionally, dinosaurs. These fossil deposits offer a vivid picture of the diverse marine life that once existed in these prehistoric environments...
During their fieldwork, the team made two notable discoveries: the fossilized remains of a placodont osteoderm and a single coelacanth gular bone. Dr. Chris Duffin, one of the project supervisors said: "The remains of coelacanths and placodonts are relatively rare in the UK, which makes these finds even more remarkable. These two fossils alone help build a broader picture of what the Rhaetian period in the UK would have looked like."
The study also uncovered a significant number of dinosaur remains, including those of a large Plateosaurus-like animal and several bones likely belonging to a predatory theropod.
(Excerpt) Read more at archaeologymag.com ...
Footprint found in Triassic rocks from South Wales, likely from a small theropod.Credit: Cindy Howells at the National Museum of Wales/University of Bristol
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Is Whales the only country with a mythical creature as it’s symbol?
Did they discover any burn marks around the mouth area?
Wales does have a beautiful flag
A ball of undigested bones was determined to be the remains of sacrificed virgins, and one bravelove struck fool.
Years ago I wondered if the legend of a “Fire Breathing Dragon” could have been sparked by Knights or other travelers camping near a swamp at night and their fire. The fire would have created thermal updrafts, could have pulled swamp gas in and ignited the gas then flashing back to the origin of the swamp. This would have been stunning site to witness by those around the fire. And possibly made a hell of a roar.
Not being a paleontologist and haven't stayed at a Hilton hotel, I'm just not sure paleontology is an exact science.
That would be a dead giveaway.
So they found dragon bones and because they don’t believe in dragons, they say they are dinosaur bones?
Of course it is. Science is a method, not a body of knowledge (and there are some who pretend otherwise, they’re actually politicians), and the only way to find out stuff of this kind is to dig for it. That’s what sets the scientific method apart from ex cathedra statements.
They had the same type of reaction when they found Santa Claus’ skeleton.
Picking nits, the plates are still moving.
People would believe dragons existed should the existence of dragons be proven.
Whales are cetaceans. Wales is a country. A name derived of the latin Waleas (foreigners). The Welsh called their country Cymru. Pronounced KUM REE not Sim roo. It means friends.
No, no. Whales is not only one in the UK.
Scotland claims they have mythical creatures (civilized people who can speak English) as a large portion of their population. 8<)
No but one bit my sister once.
[singing] whale meat again, don’t know how, don’t know when...
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