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New long‑clawed British dinosaur is the first of its kind in Europe

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Briefings

A new long-clawed dinosaur species has been identified from a rediscovered fossil skull on the Isle of Wight, marking the first of its kind found in European collections. The specimen was recovered after over 100 years of storage at the Natural History Museum.

Key points

• A new long-clawed dinosaur species has been identified from a rediscovered fossil skull on the Isle of Wight.
• This discovery represents the first long-clawed dinosaur found in European museum collections.

Context

The fossil skull was recovered from the Natural History Museum's collections after a 100-year storage period, making this the first long-clawed dinosaur discovered in Europe.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single fossilized skull; no other specimens, anatomical details, or dating information are provided.

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