Apr 072022
 

Huh:

Fossil of dinosaur killed in asteroid strike found, scientists claim

It’s remarkable not only for the cause of death of the animal, but the preservation of the remains of one leg:

 

This was found at the Tanis site in North Dakota, previously mentioned on this blog. Earlier reports had shown fish that had been killed by or during the impact event, specifically a wave tossing them onto shore while filling their gills full of little glass tectites, I shudder to imagine what that leg fossil would go for if it ever went up for auction. I hope the dig site has good security.

 Posted by at 6:32 pm