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Usually a fossil needs to be at least 10,000 years old. However, there is more than just age to a fossil.

Fossils are often made of sediment and rock that has taken the shape of the object. Therefore, it is just just old, it is also mineralized.

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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.


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Alberta, specifically the region around Drumheller, is known for having the most dinosaur fossils in Canada. The area is home to the Royal Tyrrell Museum, which showcases a wide variety of dinosaur specimens.


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Where are dinosaur fossils found in Arizona?

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How old is a rock found with dinosaur fossils?

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What kind of fossils are dinosaur tracks?

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What are scienctist who study dinosaur fossils called?

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What desert is a prime area for finding dinosaur fossils?

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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.


Which province in Canada has the most dinosaur fossils?

Alberta, specifically the region around Drumheller, is known for having the most dinosaur fossils in Canada. The area is home to the Royal Tyrrell Museum, which showcases a wide variety of dinosaur specimens.


Fossils cannot tell us this about a dinosaur?

it cannot tell the color of the dinosaur..


What dinosaur fossils were found in Tanzania?

The dinosaur fossil that was found in Tanzania, is a Brachiosaurus.


Which layer of the Badlands contains reptile fossils but no dinosaur fossils?

The Badlands in Badlands National Park contain reptile fossils (including alligator fossils), but do not contain dinosaur fossils. Note that "Badlands" refers to a type of geographical feature, which is not only found in Badlands National Park.