It has probably been a battle for ages in ancient Montana.
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About a million 67 million years ago, two iconic dinosaurs, a Trisratops Hidridus and Tyrannosaurus rex, died and were quickly buried together in the same tomb. And they both endure the scars of war. That luxury has been speculated by scientists for years, but so far it has only appeared in “Jurassic Park” games.
The “Dualing Dinosaur” will go on an impressive full skeleton display and will be studied at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science in 2022, the museum announced Tuesday. The museum is located in downtown Raleigh.
The remains of Triceratops were first discovered in 2006 as they emerged from a silty fabric from the Hale Creek formation. The rock formation, which is 65.5 million years old, was named for Hell Creek near Jordan, Montana. From the end of the Cretaceous period, a treasure trove of fossils has spread to parts of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.
The remains of Tyrannosaurus rex were also found to be slightly overlapping with Triceratops. Both were carched from the stone structure, enclosed in plaster and stored securely until they could be studied.
They are some of the most complete dinosaur skeletons ever. In addition, researchers believe that the Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton is only 100% complete. Rex is fossilized.
The two skeletons are also clearly connected, meaning that all the bones are preserved in their proper order. It is rare to find a clear fossil, and this search involves two.
An ancient cold case
While the remains are still trapped in the siltstone, what appears to be tells an interesting story.
So far, the analysis of Triceratops fossil has revealed the real imprint of the skin on his signature frill and hips. Teeth from the teeth of oppression are embedded in its spine. But the hands of triceratops are not visible. Researchers aren’t sure if they were simply locked in the rock beneath his body or if the triceratops were buried before they landed by other dinosaurs.
They also want to find out if her stomach contents are preserved. If so, they will be able to learn about his last meal.
Most of his teeth were broken in Tyrannosaurus rex; He also has a broken finger and his skull is cracked. Researchers have been working to make the actual transcript of this statement available online.
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T. Rex’s skull shows broken evidence of teeth.
Tyrnor ur juice Rex Fossil also has skin imprints on its feet, which researchers say is remarkably similar to modern emu.
The museum is building a new lab called SECU DinoLab to keep the remains when it goes on display in 2022. It will also be a hub for scientists studying the fossils. The exhibition is expected to be in public display for five years.
Some of the other questions researchers want to answer about fossils include determining whether molecules are preserved in skin imprints and if Tyrannosaurus shows evidence of fossil feathers. Scientists would also like to recognize that it was a teenage Tyrannosaurus rex and uncover more details of the frills of Triceratops.
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The T-Rex portion of the Double Fossil Discovery shows the juvenile dinosaurs that appear.
And, of course, they want to know how the dinosaurs died and if they were really already locked in a duel show down.
Because fossils are still contained in silt, their body contours and skin and soft tissue impressions remain. These details are often lost when complete excavations are carried out in the fossil site.
“We have not yet studied this specimen; it is a scientific frontier. The conservation is exceptional, and we plan to use every technological innovation available to reveal new information about the biology of T. rex and Triceratops. Attitudes will change. “The world’s two favorite dinosaurs,” Lindsay Zanno, head of paleonology at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and an associate research professor at North Carolina State University, said in a statement.
“The way we have designed the whole experience – inviting people to follow scientific discoveries and participate in research in real time – will set a new standard for museums.”
Dinosaur donation
The popular dinosaur pair was donated to the museum by Friends of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science on Tuesday. The nonprofit acquired the fossils using private funds provided by the foundation’s property support.
Jason Barrow, president of the Friends of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, said it is a great honor to welcome these specimens because they reside here permanently at the museum. “Dualing dinosaurs is the only discovery; we thank our supporters for making this a reality and for letting our visitors – both personally and virtually – experience this journey with us.”
The exhibition will also advance the museum’s paleontology teaching and research programs.
“The museum is thrilled to have the unique opportunity to live and research the most important paleontological discoveries of our time,” Eric Dorfman, director and CEO of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, said in a statement. “We will not only be able to uncover unknown details of the anatomy and behavior of these animals, but our new dedicated facility and educational programs will allow us to connect with audiences locally, North Carolina and around the world.”
SECU DinoLab will provide visitors with the opportunity to observe the fossils as they study the fossils and talk to the paleontology team.
And for those at home, the lab will share research updates and live videos to learn more about their findings in real time.
© Matt Poison / North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
The remains show skin impressions.
© Matt Poison / North Carolina Museum of Natural Science
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