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Why does Antarctica not have any fossils today?
Antarctica does have dinosaur fossils! Dinos used to live there before the climate changed.
Why have so few dinosaur found in Antarctica?
So few dinosaur fossils have been found in Antarctica because the entire continent is covered in ice, making it hard to dig and/or search for large fossils.
Why have so few dinosaur been found in Antarctica?
So few dinosaur fossils have been found in Antarctica because the entire continent is covered in ice, making it hard to dig and/or search for large fossils.
Dinosaur fossils have been found on every continent except?
Dinosaurs have been found on all 7 continents, even Antarctica.
What was the first dinosaurs found in Antarctica?
The first dinosaur whose fossils were found in Antarctica was Antarctopelta in 1986. It wasn't named until 2006, long after a second dinosaur, Cryolophosaurus, was found and named in 1991 and 1994, respectively.
What kind of fossils are dinosaur tracks?
Dinosaur tracks are trace fossils
How many dinosaur fossils were found in the US?
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Why can fossils of a dinosaur that live in the tropical forest and also be found in Antarctica?
Fossils of dinosaurs found in both tropical forests and Antarctica can be attributed to the Earth's shifting tectonic plates and changing climates over millions of years. During the Mesozoic Era, when many dinosaurs lived, Antarctica was located further north and had a much warmer climate, allowing for diverse ecosystems. As continents drifted and climates changed, dinosaurs could inhabit various regions, including areas that are now cold or inhospitable. Fossils provide evidence of these past environments and the adaptability of dinosaur species.
Are dinosaur fossils original remains?
Like most fossils, dinosaur fossils have been mostly replaced with minerals and are not made of the original material. However, many contain trace amounts of original material. Some even contain proteins from the dinosaur.
Is there dinosaur fossils in South America?
Yes, South America has been a known location for dinosaur fossils. Some significant dinosaur fossils have been discovered in countries like Argentina and Brazil, providing valuable insights into prehistoric life on the continent.
Why have so few dinosaur fossils been in Antarctica?
To preserve a fossil you need very special conditions during a long time period. That is why there are only few places in which you can find fossils. Besides, is not easy doing this type of research in Antarctica. Do you imagine the cold?
What fossils animals were found on Antarctica?
The first dinosaur fossil found in Antarctica was an ankylosaur. Cryolophosaurus was the first carnivorous dinosaur discovered on that continent, and its remains may have been identified before those of Antarctopelta.i remember it was cryolophasaurusThe first dinosaur to be discovered in Antarctica was the Antarctopelta oliveroi, an ankylosaurian dinosaur. However, it was the second one to be named. The first dinosaur to be named was the Cryolophosaurus ellioti, a species of theropod dinosaur that had a crest.
