A group of paleontologists of the National Museum of Natural History at the BS recently reported a new find in the Trun Gorge. They managed to find the remains of animals that lived approximately 83 million years ago.
The expedition managed to identify two vertebrae of large reptiles, probably dinosaurs, as well as two more bones that have not yet been identified. In addition, several large fragments of turtle shells were also found, as well as two partially preserved teeth - one from a crocodile and one from a cartilaginous fish.
Among the invertebrate fossils, several rachian mites stand out, one of which is the largest found at this site.
The researchers did not expect that their excavations would lead to such finds. However, with what they have identified, they hope that the best is yet to come. Examinations in Troon will continue until August 11.
Paleontological excavations are carried out as part of the paleontological expedition "Trun 2023" financed by the Fund for Scientific Research under the project "From dinosaurs to the most ancient ancestors of man: fundamental research of significant moments in the history of fauna and the past of man."
Source: Facebook page of the National Museum of Natural History in Sofia.
