specimens

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"Through our study and examination of well-preserved fossils collected throughout the north Texas region, we have evidence of violence within this species to a degree not previously seen in other Tylosaurus specimens."

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Concerns about specimens displayed at the University of Tasmania RA Rodda Museum in Hobart were first raised in 2016 after three bone samples were suspected of having been obtained without the consent of family members.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

It doesn’t hurt, of course, that this veteran dreamweaver’s key cast are entrancing, inviting specimens themselves, led by an inner glow of compassion in Leung that feels like its own natural energy source.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Later studies identified possible collagen and blood vessel-like structures in additional dinosaur specimens, including hadrosaurs related to Edmontosaurus.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Prior to his Brazil expedition, Teddy went on an African safari with his son Kermit, pictured here, and brought back specimens for the National Museum of Natural History and the American Museum of Natural History.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple