Big Al

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    Big Al is the name given to a fossilized Allosaurus jimmadseni skeleton that was found near Howe Quarry (Bighorn County, Wyoming), a member of the Morrison Formation, in 1991. The skeleton was unusually well preserved over 95 percent of the bones were found and they were all in the same positions as when the animal is resting. It measured about 7.5-10 meters in length

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    About Big Al

    Big Al is a fossilized Allosaurus jimmadseni skeleton, discovered in 1991 near Howe Quarry in Wyoming. Known for its exceptional preservation, with over 95% of its bones found in their original resting positions. Big Al measures approximately 7.5-10 meters in length.

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    Dinosaur anatomy, fossil preservation, Morrison Formation, paleontology, Allosaurus species

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    I geek out on dinosaur anatomy and fossil preservation. The intricate details of each bone and how they fit together tell a fascinating story about life millions of years ago.

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