Fossils are a key part of Alberta's identity due to the province's rich fossil heritage, particularly in the Badlands region. Dinosaur fossils, such as those found in Drumheller, have put Alberta on the map as a world-renowned destination for paleontological discoveries. This has shaped Alberta's image as a significant contributor to the field of paleontology and a hub for dinosaur enthusiasts and researchers.
Because they are a special part of Alberta and the fossils found here are one of a kind.
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.
The Badlands are located near Drumheller, Alberta, which is approximately 330 km southeast of Whitecourt. The Badlands can be found within the Red Deer River valley in the Canadian province of Alberta.
I believe it's Alberta because some dinosaurs have been named after places there like the Albertosaurus
It was found near the Badlands in Drumheller.
albertosaurus was found in drummheller and was named after alberta,edmontosaurus was found in edmonton and is named after edmonton.
The Badlands are 210 kilometers from Edmonton.
they are located by drumheller
Badlands is 210 km from the edmonton!
Around 9.4 miles away from southern Alberta.
The Canadian province of Alberta is a treasure trove of ancient fossils. Thousands of dinosaur bones have been found in the rolling plains of the area. Alberta was an ancient sea bed. This likely accounts for the large amount of fossils.