A remarkable fossil bone discovery has emerged from the depths of a Denver museum’s parking lot, surprising both scientists and dinosaur enthusiasts alike. This unexpected find occurred during a geothermal study drill that reached over 750 feet deep on July 11, 2025. The fossil, shaped like a hockey puck, is believed to belong to a small, plant-eating dinosaur that roamed the Earth around 67.5 million years ago.
- Dinosaur bone found under museum parking lot
- Discovery made during geothermal study drilling
- Fossil is from late Cretaceous period
- Rare find with only two similar cases
- Fossil displayed at the museum now
- No plans for further excavation efforts
While not visually striking, the odds of unearthing such a bone in a narrow borehole were incredibly slim. James Hagadorn, curator of geology at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, likened the discovery to “hitting a hole in one from the moon.” It raises intriguing questions about what else might lie beneath our feet.
This discovery prompts US to consider how often we might overlook significant scientific finds in familiar places. Could there be more fossils hidden beneath urban landscapes? This find highlights the potential for further exploration in unexpected locations.
- The fossil is believed to be from a duck-billed dinosaur or a thescelosaurus.
- Only two similar finds have been documented globally.
- Fossilized vegetation found nearby suggests a swampy habitat.
As scientists continue to explore beneath our cities, who knows what other ancient secrets await discovery? The future of paleontology may very well lie just below the surface.
