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32-million-year-old sea turtle fossil discovered in south Alabama

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A fishing trip in south Alabama led to one of the most remarkable fossil finds in the world. The Coleman family was out fishing north of Mobile in 2021 when they spotted ...
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32-million-year-old sea turtle fossil fills evolutionary gap

JACKSONVILLE — A 32-million-year-old leatherback sea turtle fossil, discovered by an Alabama family on a fishing trip, has provided groundbreaking insights thanks to research conducted in part by Dr.
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What scientists learned from a well-preserved fossil of this iconic Jurassic-era species

The discovery of a well-preserved fossil is helping researchers learn more about an iconic Jurassic-period species. The plesiosaur, considered a successful marine predatory ancient species, may have ...
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North America’s Oldest Pterosaur And Turtle Fossils Found In Arizona’s Petrified Forest

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...