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Dinosaur fossil found in Torres Vedras is the most complete in Portugal

RTP Notícias8 September 2026 at 21:30

A dinosaur fossil was discovered in the cliffs of the municipality of Torres Vedras, in Portugal. This fossil is considered the most complete ever found in the country.

The excavation was conducted by researchers from the Torres Vedras Natural History Society. The team has already completed the excavation work at the site.

The finding represents an important milestone for Portuguese paleontology, being described as the most complete dinosaur fossil ever recorded in Portugal.

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