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New Dinosaur Fossils Excavated at Dinosaur National Monument
January 16, 2026 · Source: National Park Service
Recent parking lot construction work in Dinosaur National Monument revealed previously uncovered dinosaur fossils near the Quarry Exhibit Hall, marking the first fossil excavations at this location since 1924.
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