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Paleontology

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The science dealing with the life of past geological periods as known from fossil remains.

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Jaws of Death: Giant, toothy prehistoric lizard

November 19, 2021 12:20 PM
The cast of the mosasaur Gnathomortis stadtmani's bones kept here at Brigham Young University's Eyring Science Center is getting its shot at fame from this new article. This huge prehistoric lizard was recently renamed after a new investigation into the structure of its jaws.
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Restoring Protections on Fossil-rich US Lands

November 05, 2021 11:42 AM
An article recently published in nature discusses Utah's Bears Ears and Grand Staircase reserves being reversed, ensuring preservation for further studying. Professor Brooks Britt is a member of the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee and was interviewed for this article.
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