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Dinosaur fossil with 146 million years found in Portugal</minimax:tool_call> fossil of dinosaur with 146 million years found in Portugal

RTP Notícias8 September 2026 at 14:30

A 146-million-year-old dinosaur fossil was discovered in Portugal. The find was considered the most complete dinosaur fossil ever found in the country.

The excavation was carried out on the cliffs of the municipality of Torres Vedras. Researchers from the Torres Vedras Natural History Society were responsible for completing the fossil excavation work.

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