Fossilized Duck-Billed Dinosaur with Skin Unearthed in Sakha, Turkey

Scientists have discovered a fossil of a duck-billed dinosaur with traces of skin and soft tissue in Alberta, Canada, according to Live Science.

The skeleton of the specimen is almost complete and was reported on September 6 by Associate Professor Brian J. Pickles at the University of Reading (UK), who said he was “absolutely surprised” when he saw this fossil while exploring with students.

“I’ve never seen anything like it,” Mr. Pickles told.

Previous findings of fossils with traces of skin.

The dinosaur fossils mentioned here are about 4 meters long, dating from about 76 million years ago when the Earth was going through the Cretaceous period. The area where scientists found the specimen is considered to be the place where many dinosaur fossils are concentrated. Some 400-500 skeletons or skulls have been found here, said.

Professor Pickles said that by being covered with sandstone and mud, this fossil has been well preserved.

“I think the specimen was covered pretty early. Otherwise, it cannot be preserved so well,” the expert explained. “You can see the vertebrae and tendons. When you get closer, you can see the vertebrate and tendons. This is something very special: You rarely see something like that.”

An adult dinosaur could be twice the size of this specimen. Therefore, scientists believe that the specimen may be a juvenile or a small individual.

This discovery provides valuable information about the appearance and anatomy of duck-billed dinosaurs and contributes to our understanding of dinosaur evolution. Further study of this fossil will likely reveal more insights into the ancient world and the diversity of dinosaur species.

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