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| Podokesaurus holyokensis |
The dinosaur was first discovered in 1910 near Mount Holyoke by Mignon Talbot the first woman to name and describe a dinosaur. Ms. Talbot was professor of geology at Mount Holyoke College.
The dinosaur would have weighed approximately 90 pounds and measured 3 to 6 feet in height and was a carnivore.
You can learn more and see Governor Baker at the official signing at the Museum of Science, Boston. Reported by WCVB Channel 5, Boston.
I visited the dino footprints in Holyoke this summer. I didn't know that this particular species was the first one a woman discovered. And I like how you found an image that looks feathery, since most images (especially older ones are wrong). Have a great Saturday and enjoy what sounds like a lovely day. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteThe image came from the WCVB news story
DeleteA state dinosaur! How did we ever get along without one????? 😕
ReplyDeleteAnd why do we need one? 🎃
DeleteWho doesn't like dinosaurs ...
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
All the school kids are happy
DeleteWhat fun, great idea! Valerie
ReplyDeleteSomething fun and positive instead of the regular news of the day
DeleteI didn't know you had a State dinosaur!
ReplyDeleteWas just designated this past week on Wed. 10/19 to coincide with STEM week at the MOS Boston
DeleteA dinosaur just my size ;)
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DeleteIt's actually kind of cute. Too bad it's a carnivore. Wouldn't want to eat with me.
ReplyDeleteYou wouldn't want it to eat *with* you? It probably has very nice table manners. 😉
DeleteStill a bit scary!
ReplyDeleteYup, wouldn't want to meet it in the day time.
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