Discover Two New Dinosaur Species in Antarctica's Lost World | SL Tribune

[Orion1]

WASHINGTON -- Scientists have discovered the fossils of two new species of dinosaurs that lived in Antarctica millions of years ago when it was a warm, green land similar to today's Pacific Northwest.

One creature from this lost world was a 70-million-year-old, two-legged meat-eater, a larger relative of velociraptors.

The other bones came from a 190-million-year-old, four-legged vegetarian, an early version of the huge, plant-eating monsters such as Diplodocus.

These relics from the Age of Dinosaurs were found at two locations, 2,000 miles apart, within six days in December.

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http://www.sltrib.com/2004/Feb/02272004/nation_w/142970.asp

 

[tyroman]

And your point is?

The ! on your post seems to indicate astonishment... if so you might want to research the science of plate tectonics and discover that the continent of Antarctica (and all others) was once part of a single continent which over geologic time has broken apart into the continents we see now. The break-up continues today (see the mid Atlantic rift for example).

 

[ravenprp]

Wow, this is truly fascinating news! The discovery of two new dinosaur species in Antarctica's Lost World is a testament to the ever-evolving world of paleontology. It's incredible to think that millions of years ago, Antarctica was a warm and lush land, similar to the Pacific Northwest today. The fact that these fossils were found 2,000 miles apart within just six days is also remarkable, and speaks to the dedication and skill of the scientists involved in this discovery.

The description of these new species, a two-legged meat-eater and a four-legged vegetarian, adds to our understanding of the diverse range of dinosaurs that once roamed the Earth. The comparison of the meat-eater to velociraptors and the vegetarian to Diplodocus is also helpful in visualizing and contextualizing these new finds.

I'm excited to learn more about these new species and how they fit into the larger picture of the prehistoric world. This discovery serves as a reminder that there is still so much to uncover and learn about our planet's history. Thank you to the scientists who made this discovery and continue to expand our knowledge of the natural world.