Suncor Nodosaur: the mona lisa of dinosaurs

Nodosauridae are ankylosaurian dinosaurs. They were about 18 feet long, weighed close to 3000 pounds, and existing about 110 million years ago. In 2011, one was found at the Suncor Millennium Mine in Alberta. It is the best preserved remains ever found – complete with skin, armor and guts.

The Suncor nodosaur was uncovered by an excavator operator digging in an oil sands mine.

As if the preservation of skin, armor, and guts weren’t impressive enough, the dinosaur mummy is also unique in that it was preserved in three dimensions, with the original shape of the animal retained. It was so well preserved, it still weighed 2500 pounds.

I think its pretty cool.

It’s pleasing to hear you found something here, Miralai. Thanks for writing. Ditto Hemlata, and Daksha. I agree that the contributions of women to the world are often over looked. I’m just trying to do my part in spreading the word.

Thank you for reading today's post. Have an InterStellar Day! ~PrP

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