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Nov 2020
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Duckbill Dino Odyssey Ended in Africa

Scientific American
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A duckbill dinosaur jawbone found in Morocco means that dinosaurs crossed a large body of water to reach Africa.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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