South America's golden age of dinosaur fossil discoveries redefines paleontology
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29.jun.2026 às 16h02
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Paleontologists in South America are experiencing a golden age of dinosaur fossil discoveries, with the continent now being called the "Eldorado" of dinosaurs. Recent decades have brought unprecedented finds in terms of novelty, quality, and quantity, including the bones of the largest dinosaur ever discovered and fossils that force a reinterpretation of what was previously known about these creatures and their environment. Key fossil hotspots include the Argentine Patagonia, the Andes, and coastal areas of central Chile, with Brazil, Argentina, and Chile forming the core of this paleontological renaissance.
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bskySouth America's golden age of dinosaur fossil discoveries redefines paleontologywww1.folha.uol.com.brKey quotes
· 3 pulledO continente passou a ser chamado de 'Eldorado' dos dinossauros.
Foram encontrados os ossos do maior dinossauro do mundo, além de fósseis que obrigam a reinterpretar o que se sabia até então sobre esses seres e o ambiente em que viveram.
Brasil, Argentina e Chile integram 'Eldorado' para paleontólogos
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