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abqtommy

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Wed Oct 21, 2020, 07:54 AM Oct 2020

From CBC* in Canada: Geologist eager to examine 'spectacular' fossilized tracks found on P.E.I.**

* Canadian Broadcasting Corporation ** Prince Edward Island

From article: 'We’re looking at the movement of a living creature from 290 million years ago'

Carolyn Ryan · CBC News · Posted: Oct 20, 2020 7:00 AM AT | Last Updated: October 20

Parks Canada confirms the rock holding fossilized tracks was found in the P.E.I. National Park, and asks anyone who discovers anything similar to leave it in place and contact park staff. (Patrick Brunet/submitted)

The recent discovery of a set of fossilized footprints could put P.E.I. on the world stage in the annals of ancient reptiles.

The specimen found in the P.E.I. National Park still needs to be verified, but Nova Scotia geologist John Calder is already predicting that the record preserved in rock will add significantly to the scientific community's knowledge.

much more plus photos at link:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-fossil-trackway-lizard-calder-1.5768554

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From CBC* in Canada: Geologist eager to examine 'spectacular' fossilized tracks found on P.E.I.** (Original Post) abqtommy Oct 2020 OP
I don't see anything. nt zanana1 Oct 2020 #1
I didn't see much either, but then I'm not a trained geologist. abqtommy Oct 2020 #2
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