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Thunder Beast Fossils Found in California
Ancient thunder beast fossils discovered at Oceanside construction site.
In brief
Ancient thunder beast fossils discovered at Oceanside construction site. Paleontologists found possible 45-million-year-old thunder beast remains at a Southern California construction site during routine excavation. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Discovery
Fossilized remains of a possible thunder beast were found at a Southern California construction site this month.
Location and Age
The remains, discovered in Oceanside about 40 miles north of San Diego, are up to 45 million years old.
Fossil Details
Crews uncovered several limb bones, ribs, and other fragments during routine excavation 12 feet below the surface.
Paleontologist Involvement
Joseph El Adli, a paleontologist monitoring the site, immediately recognized the significance and secured the area for additional excavations.
Identification Process
Paleontologists believe the remains could be a Titanotheres or Amynodon, both known as 'thunder beast' or 'swamp rhino'.
Future Steps
The fossils will be transported to a laboratory for study and eventually displayed in a museum collection for public access.
The essence
Paleontologists found possible 45-million-year-old thunder beast remains at a Southern California construction site during routine excavation.
