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Oldest Ceratopsian Fossil Discovered in Morocco: 168 Million Years

3/20/2025

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A groundbreaking discovery in Morocco has unveiled the world's oldest ceratopsian dinosaur fossil, a 168-million-year-old femur from the Middle Jurassic era. This remarkable find bridges a crucial gap in our understanding of ceratopsian evolution, thanks to collaborative efforts from the Natural History Museum, University of Birmingham, and Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University.

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A groundbreaking discovery in Morocco has unveiled the world's oldest ceratopsian dinosaur fossil, a 168-million-year-old femur from the Middle Jurassic era. This remarkable find bridges a crucial gap in our understanding of ceratopsian evolution, thanks to collaborative efforts from the Natural History Museum, University of Birmingham, and Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University.