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New Dinosaur Species Paludohadros proudlovii Discovered in Surrey Brickworks After 25 Years

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New Dinosaur Species Paludohadros proudlovii Discovered in Surrey Brickworks After 25 Years

Content overview: “New Dinosaur Species Paludohadros proudlovii Discovered in Surrey Brickworks After 25 Year”. A newly named dinosaur species, Paludohadros proudlovii, has been identified from fossils discovered over 25 years ago at wienerberger's Ewhurst brick and roof tile works in Surrey, England. The specimen, found in 2001 and donated to the Natural History Museum in London, represents a new genus and s The specimen, found in 2001 and donated to the Natural History Museum in London, represents a new genus and species within the iguanodontian group, known for their distinctive thumb spikes.

The fossils, dating back approximately 125 million years to the Early Cretaceous, offer valuable insights into the diverse dinosaur ecosystems of England's ancient wetlands. This discovery highlights the importance of museum collections and industrial sites in uncovering prehistoric life, demonstrating how long-held specimens can yield new scientific knowledge. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.

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