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                           A recently discovered dinosaur mummy named Dakota has the rare
                           distinction of including perfectly fossilized skin.




                             However,  paleontologists  continue  to  explore  new  areas  as
                         humans  expand  their  territories  and  political  boundaries  shift.
                         Sites  in  Argentina,  Madagascar,  North  Africa,  and  Mongolia
                         continue  to  produce  new  and  amazing  dinosaur  species  like
                         Amargasaurus from Argentina, which has a double row of spines
                         along  its  back;  and  Masiakasaurus,  a  German  Shepherd-sized
                         meat eater from Madagascar with an unbelievably toothy over-
                         bite.  China  produces  an  amazing  array  of  feathered  dinosaurs









        RE_Fossils2print.indd   76                                                             3/17/09   9:00:32 AM
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