It looks as if it was alive a couple of weeks ago - They discover a dinosaur in impeccable condition

In March 2011, construction worker Shawn Funk went to The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology in Alberta to see an impressive dinosaur exhibit. He walked through the halls full of ancient bones and had no idea that in just a week, he would make an addition to this collection by unearthing one of the most remarkable fossils in history.
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[alejandrop.s.]

As a construction worker, I may tell you that unfortunately many times when we discover archaelogical remains we simply toss them out or destroy them because our bosses don't want to waste time and stop the work calling archaeologists, public servers and such. So kudos to these men and their bosses who took the right approach.

[smokejaguar]

My 7 year old grandson went nuts when I showed him this. He is obsessed with dinosaurs and he knew what it was (Ankylosaurus) 😄

[NotTheWheel]

This is one of the biggest discoveries ever and almost nobody ever talks about it.

[wasteddude]

No, the incredible thing is that we now have proof of accuracy regarding all the speculation about what these animals actually looked like. The question on my mind is, "How close did we get it?"

[Eco-puzs]

What incredible creatures walked this earth once.

[swirlcrop]

Thanks to all the people that worked hard to give us this treasure. What a beauty.

[dukecity]

What a story! The blood, sweat and tears that went into this discovery are heroic. I live in Boston and am trying to plan a visit to the TRTMP in Alberta.

[LetsGoBrandon_]

This specimen and the museum is absolutely world class. It's a must see if you're ever passing through Calgary.

[Frenchylikeshikes]

This fossil is completely priceless. This is an amazing find.

[bpsitrep]

That is an incredible find and kudos to the workers who help preserve it.

[phantomloard]

I went to Alberta last year and visited the museum it was honestly one of the coolest things iv seen you have to go there to see it. it looks still alive its crazy

[gallibon]

How is this not headline news? This is the best news I've seen in years!

[Dunning-Krugereffect]

Congrats to Shawn. He will be remembered in history now for this amazing random find. When you suddenly have a story to always one up everyone else's.

[Stuff_And_Things]

A dinosaur with melanin. That's an incredible find. Respect to Suncorp for their diligence in reporting the find and helping with its recovery.

[AndrewVanBeekOttawa]

I visited the Tyrell Museum a few years ago not knowing that this exhibit was there. It was the best surprise of the day to walk into this room. Truly jaw dropping.

[glennbrymer]

Very nice to hear that the company acted as they did. That everybody worked together was great.

[GRosa]

I give Suncor Energy a lot of credit for helping to preserve this fossil

[nikolaysargsyan]

The Tyrrell museum is one of the best museums I have ever visited. But I am still kinda mad that they reproduced Zdenek Burian's paleoart to paint some of the walls, but no credit mention of him was found there :(

[Soapartisan]

Wow it’s just incredible that these creatures once lived on earth . I am just in awe ..

[guycalgary]

I go to the drumheller museum every couple years just to marvel at the exhibits. Such a beautiful place .