SMRTR Science & EngineeringJan 8, 2025Interesting Engineering

Oldest North American dinosaur fossil discovered, dates back 230 million years

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A 230-million-year-old dinosaur fossil named Ahvaytum bahndooiveche has been discovered in Wyoming, making it the oldest known dinosaur in North America. This chicken-sized creature pushes back the timeline for dinosaur presence in the northern hemisphere by millions of years, challenging previous theories about dinosaur origins and migration.

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