News from the dinosaur world (coming from Portugal!)
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News from the dinosaur world (coming from Portugal!)

Expresso10 September 2026 at 12:00

Portugal is described as a true treasure for paleontologists, revealing giant dinosaur fossils approximately 150 million years old. From the beaches of Sesimbra to the hills of Torres Vedras, the Portuguese territory continues to provide significant paleontological discoveries. The country remains a place of great scientific interest for the study of the dinosaur era, continuously revealing secrets about these prehistoric creatures.

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