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Dinosaur fossils discovered in Hong Kong for the first time
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Fossil findings on Port Island in Hong Kong's northeastern waters have been confirmed as originating from a large dinosaur from the Cretaceous period. The estimated time frame is between 145 million to 66 million years ago. While the species of the dinosaur remains unconfirmed, it is speculated that the dinosaur was buried by sand and gravel after its death, and possibly later washed to the surface.
The discovery is of great significance and provides new evidence for research on palaeoecology in Hong Kong.
If they end up finding a whole skeleton of a big dinosaur or two dinosaurs, they might have to go back next summer, and the summer after that.
The only way we can find dinosaur fossils is if there is a bit on the surface that we can see.
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- 1.Antiquities and Monuments Office
- 2.UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
- 3.Chinese Academy of Sciences
- 4.Heritage Discovery Centre
- 5.University of Hong Kong