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Antarctica's first dinosaur fossil found in drawer after 40 years

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A dinosaur bone collected from Antarctica in nineteen eighty-five has finally been identified, after spending four decades in a drawer in England. The fossil belongs to one of the largest dinosaurs ever to walk the Earth. According to ABC News, the discovery demonstrates the paleontological value of Antarctic specimens and the importance of properly preserving scientific collections.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-30/first-antarctic-di...

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