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Dinosaur flies after 156 million years

By sjrnews.com · August 11, 2026 · 1 min read
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Utah News spotted this story published August 11, 2026 at sjrnews.com. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 1:26pm admin 1 / 4Dinosaur in flight a few million years in the making. Photo courtesy NHMU and BLM Dinosaur in flight a few million years in the making. Photo courtesy NHMU and BLM2 / 4The field team at the East Canyon quarry, with the Explorers Club Flag #203.

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