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Students Unearth Alamosaurus Vertebra in Big Bend Discovery

5/16/2025

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Geology students at Sul Ross State University made an exciting discovery in Big Bend National Park: a nearly complete vertebra of the Alamosaurus, North America's largest dinosaur. This remarkable find not only sheds light on the creature's history but also provides invaluable hands-on experience for the students, enriching their understanding of prehistoric life.

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Geology students at Sul Ross State University made an exciting discovery in Big Bend National Park: a nearly complete vertebra of the Alamosaurus, North America's largest dinosaur. This remarkable find not only sheds light on the creature's history but also provides invaluable hands-on experience for the students, enriching their understanding of prehistoric life.