Discussion: What fossils do you think we could find under Antarctica?
This thought is brought to me by the recent discovery of one of the deepest canyons in the world being discovered under the snowy terrain of Antarctica.
In a time long past Antarctica was a different place; the continent was in a different location, the climate a more hospitable place. So that leads me to the questions that I like to ponder and that I bring forth to you.
Personally I like to imagine the type of dinosaurs and hominid ancestors that roamed the Earth. Can you imagine the fossils that could exist under the snowy surface? Encapsulated in time by the conditions of their demise.
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echo2533:
I’m sure they would find some specimens that would be pretty well preserved. I could only hope that they would find a T-Rex that still has its hide intact, but I would be happy with any species in that good of condition. I love dinosaurs, hence my love for the game Ark.
luciahime:
@echo2533 they've found some well preserved foliage fossils. But can you imagine? The unique dinosaurs that could've developed. Or the unique plant/animal life that developed as it moved away from Australia. Makes me so giddy thinking about it.