DINOSAUR

One paleontologist lamented that dinosaur skeletons need to be kept available to scientists for study and not made part of private collections.

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MOAB, Utah — (AP) — Dinosaur tracks from 112 million years ago have been damaged in southeastern Utah by heavy machinery used to rebuild a boardwalk at the popular tourist area, U.S. officials say. The damage at the Mill Canyon Dinosaur Tracksite is minor but some footprints had fractures around the rims, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management recently said in a report. The site is considered among the most important dinosaur track areas in the nation, containing tracks from at least 10 different species. The agency in the report said the project should be reevaluated, the area clearly marked and work crews briefed on where they can and can’t go. The report also noted that the agency should fill a vacancy for a regional paleontologist that has been vacant since 2018.

MOAB, Utah — (AP) — Dinosaur tracks from 112 million years ago have been damaged in southeastern Utah by heavy machinery used to rebuild a boardwalk at the popular tourist area, U.S. officials say. The damage at the Mill Canyon Dinosaur Tracksite is minor but some footprints had fractures around the rims, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management recently said in a report. The site is considered among the most important dinosaur track areas in the nation, containing tracks from at least 10 different species. The agency in the report said the project should be reevaluated, the area clearly marked and work crews briefed on where they can and can’t go. The report also noted that the agency should fill a vacancy for a regional paleontologist that has been vacant since 2018.

Authorities say a man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a fossilized dinosaur claw valued at $25,000 from an Arizona vendor last month and then trying to resell it.

Scientists say fossilized tracks from 120 million years ago show two-legged dinosaurs ran fast.

Bizarre Dinosaur This illustration provided by Mauricio Alvarez shows a Stegouros. Fossils found in Chile are from the bizarre dog-sized dinosaur species that had a unique slashing tail weapon, scientists reported Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. (Mauricio Alvarez via AP) (Mauricio Alvarez)Fossils found in Chile are from a strange-looking dog-sized dinosaur species that had a unique slashing tail weapon, scientists reported Wednesday. “It’s a really unusual weapon,” said Vargas, a University of Chile paleontologist. The back end, including its tail weapon, seemed similar to a stegosaurus, so the researchers named it stegouros elengassen.

Bizarre Dinosaur This illustration provided by Mauricio Alvarez shows a Stegouros. Fossils found in Chile are from the bizarre dog-sized dinosaur species that had a unique slashing tail weapon, scientists reported Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. (Mauricio Alvarez via AP) (Mauricio Alvarez)Fossils found in Chile are from a strange-looking dog-sized dinosaur species that had a unique slashing tail weapon, scientists reported Wednesday. “It’s a really unusual weapon,” said Vargas, a University of Chile paleontologist. The back end, including its tail weapon, seemed similar to a stegosaurus, so the researchers named it stegouros elengassen.

Scientists in Chile have found the fossils of a strange new dinosaur species.

A dinosaur has gone missing. Deeno the Dinosaur, who usually can't be missed when passing by a shopping center in Colorado, disappeared on July 13. A spokesperson at The Market at Spring Creek, where Deeno usually resides, said it's believed the statue was taken. She also mentioned that his friend, a T. rex statue located next to where he used to be, is missing him."He was supposed to be over here near the T. rex. RELATED STORIESJeff Goldblum Apparently Doesn't Think Scientists Should Resurrect Dinosaurs24-Foot Tall Animatronic Dinosaur Catches Fire at Theme ParkHerd of Inflatable Dinosaurs in Running Shoes Dash Through Nashville

Dinosaur unearthed in Argentina may be largest ever found In Argentina, the public is getting its first up-close look at what may be the largest dinosaur ever. Norah O'Donnell reports.