fossils

Discovery of 55 million year old dinosaur egg shells found in South East Queensland

Located 250 kilometers from Brisbane in Southeast Queensland, the small town of Murgeon has a population of 2,000 residents and is recognized as a significant site for fossil discoveries. A report released today in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology reveals that a team of paleontologists has uncovered the oldest crocodile eggshells ever found in Australia, …

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How findings of unusual red rocks are changing the way fossils are found in Australia

At a location known as McGraths Flat, paleontologists and geologists from the Australian Museum Research Institute have uncovered fossils that are exceptionally well preserved, altering our previous understanding of the process of finding fossils. These fossils were located within red rocks and reveal minute details that are rarely observed, including soft tissues and even cellular …

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