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North America's Oldest Dinosaur Unearthed, Honors Indigenous Culture

1/22/2025

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In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have unearthed North America's oldest dinosaur, Ahvaytum bahndooiveche, in Wyoming's Popo Agie Formation, dating back 230 million years. This find not only reshapes our understanding of reptile evolution but also honors Indigenous culture by incorporating Shoshone language in its naming, highlighting a powerful collaboration between science and local communities.

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In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have unearthed North America's oldest dinosaur, Ahvaytum bahndooiveche, in Wyoming's Popo Agie Formation, dating back 230 million years. This find not only reshapes our understanding of reptile evolution but also honors Indigenous culture by incorporating Shoshone language in its naming, highlighting a powerful collaboration between science and local communities.