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How do we find new dinosaurs?

New dinosaur species are rarely found fully intact. Often, as with Paludohadros, researchers re-examine old fossils with new techniques or knowledge. The bones from Ewhurst quarry were originally unearthed in 2001 but only re-examined recently, leading to this new classification. This process helps unlock secrets from existing collections.

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