In a remarkable discovery, a small type of dinosaur bone was found in Orolbo'yi, situated in the region of Karakalpakstan, UzA reported.
Izzet Aimbetov, the head of the Karakalpak Scientific Research Institute of Natural Sciences of the Academy of Sciences, shared details of this find, stating,
"In September 2023, Slovak paleontologists conducted research in the Aral Bay region and discovered unique finds."
Among the discoveries was "the bone of a smaller type of aquatic dinosaur." After returning to their homeland, the scientists returned to Karakalpakstan in April of this year to continue their research, leading to the identification of a dinosaur footprint in Ustyurt.
Regarding the significance of these finds, an Academy of Sciences employee explained that dinosaur footprints, over time, transform into stone due to geological processes. Consequently, scientists are currently delving deep into the study of these stone imprints.
"The bones of a dinosaur child found during field research are of great interest to many people,"
Aimbetov elaborated. He noted the rarity of such bones, comparable to discoveries made in the USA, Romania, China, and Karakalpakstan. Presently, three major articles are being prepared for publication in the world's leading scientific journals, shedding light on the findings of this field research.
Furthermore, Aimbetov disclosed that while many rare bones were discovered, analysis in Uzbekistan was challenging. Consequently, Slovak scientists took the findings for further study.
The expedition also attracted scientists from France, who uncovered rare bones in various regions, including the Karatog mountains, Ustyurt, Nukus, Khojaly, and Takhyatosh districts. These significant findings are now housed in the Karakalpak department of the Academy of Sciences.
According to reports, the bones discovered during these expeditions date back 70 mn years, offering scientists invaluable insights into Earth's history.
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