Paleontologists in Brazil found a dinosaur skeleton after catastrophic flooding. A 35,000-year-old mummified saber-toothed cub was found in Siberia. The unique find provided valuable research opportunities for scientists.
Key Points
Dinosaur skeleton found in Brazil after erosion from flooding
35,000-year-old mummified saber-toothed cub discovered in Siberia
Unique opportunity for scientists to study extinct species
Pros
Rare discovery of well-preserved dinosaur skeleton and saber-toothed cub
Unique research opportunities for scientists to study extinct species
Cons
Loss of life of the saber-toothed cub
Potential environmental impacts from catastrophic flooding