How a great-grandmother helped researchers unravel a dinosaur mummy mystery
Summary
Researchers led by paleontologist Paul Sereno studied dinosaur mummies from a site in Wyoming. They used historical clues and local rancher information to locate where a famous dinosaur mummy was found in 1908, allowing them to learn more about the dinosaur's appearance.Key Facts
- Paul Sereno is a paleontologist from the University of Chicago.
- The research focused on the duck-billed dinosaur Edmontosaurus annectens.
- The study helped describe the dinosaur's physical features, like hooves and a spiky tail.
- The original dinosaur mummy was found in 1908 by collector Charles Sternberg.
- Researchers used old photos and local stories to identify the discovery site.
- The area where the mummies were found is known as "the mummy zone."
- The research involved examining fragile clay templates that formed around the dinosaur's body.
- The findings provide a detailed depiction of the dinosaur but not its color.
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