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125-year-old Welsh fossil identified as new dinosaur species
short by / on Tuesday, 23 September, 2025
A 125-year-old fossil in the National Museum of Wales has been identified as a new theropod dinosaur, 'Newtonsaurus cambrensis' in honor of Edwin Tully Newton, who first described it back in 1899. Using 3D digital reconstruction, scientists confirmed its predatory features, revealing a 5-7metre Triassic predator. The discovery reshapes understanding of Wales' prehistoric life.
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