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Traskasaura Sandrae: British Columbia's New Provincial Fossil

5/24/2025

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Meet Traskasaura sandrae, a remarkable 12-meter-long elasmosaur that roamed the Cretaceous seas of Canada 85 million years ago. With its fascinating blend of ancient and advanced features, it expertly hunted ammonites from above. Discovered in 1988, this extraordinary creature was named British Columbia's provincial fossil in 2023, underscoring its vital role in the story of paleontology.

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Meet Traskasaura sandrae, a remarkable 12-meter-long elasmosaur that roamed the Cretaceous seas of Canada 85 million years ago. With its fascinating blend of ancient and advanced features, it expertly hunted ammonites from above. Discovered in 1988, this extraordinary creature was named British Columbia's provincial fossil in 2023, underscoring its vital role in the story of paleontology.