Scientists discover armored “goblin monster” in prehistoric Utah

ScienceDaily
Aug 29, 2025, 10:44 am231 ptsTrendingTop
Scientists have identified a new giant lizard, Bolg amondol, from Utah’s Kaiparowits Formation, named after Tolkien’s goblin prince. Part of the monstersaur lineage, Bolg reveals that multiple large lizards coexisted with dinosaurs, suggesting a thriving ecosystem. Its discovery in long-stored fossils…

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