Solving the mystery of a dinosaur mass grave at the 'River of Death'
BBC NewsMonday, May 19, 2025 at 5:06:24 AM

Scientists are digging into a prehistoric whodunit at Canada’s Pipestone Creek, nicknamed the "River of Death," where thousands of dinosaur fossils are piled together. The team is trying to crack the case—was it a sudden flood, a volcanic disaster, or something else that caused this massive dino graveyard?
What This Means: This isn’t just about old bones—it’s a clue to understanding catastrophic events from millions of years ago. Figuring out what wiped out so many dinosaurs in one spot could reshape what we know about their extinction and Earth’s ancient climate. Plus, who doesn’t love a good dinosaur mystery?
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