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Complete Jurassic Dinosaur Skeleton Discovered on Isle of Skye

3/10/2025

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A remarkable fossilized dinosaur skeleton, unearthed in 1973 on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, has been fully excavated, marking the most complete Middle Jurassic dinosaur discovery in the area. This pony-sized herbivore, an ornithopod, roamed the Earth 166 million years ago, shedding light on a pivotal era in dinosaur evolution. Exciting new finds are expected from Skye's rich fossil landscape.

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A remarkable fossilized dinosaur skeleton, unearthed in 1973 on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, has been fully excavated, marking the most complete Middle Jurassic dinosaur discovery in the area. This pony-sized herbivore, an ornithopod, roamed the Earth 166 million years ago, shedding light on a pivotal era in dinosaur evolution. Exciting new finds are expected from Skye's rich fossil landscape.