Paleontologists discovered a huge ancient fossils trove in Bears Ears National Monument.

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By Zoya TeirsteinFeb 23, 2018, 2:56 pm128 pts
The Triassic-period fossils were found on land that is no longer federally protected, thanks to President Trump. The remains of three large, intact phytosaurs — crocodile-like creatures that covered the globe 200 million years ago — were found by a team of 14 researchers excavating a rich fossil bed in Utah…

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Paleontologists discovered a huge ancient fossils trove in Bears Ears National Monument.

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