Koreanosaurus, 1st dinosaur fossil named after Korea to become natural monument

Korea's first indigenous dinosaur fossil to bear the country's name in its scientific classification is set to be designated a natural monument, the Korea Heritage Service said Monday.

The agency said it plans to designate the Koreanosaurus boseongensis skeletal fossil discovered in Boseong, South Jeolla Province, as a natural monument, along with the pig-nosed turtle skeleton fossil from Yeosu (Pleurochayes yeosuensis) and the Tafoni weathering pits of Suudo Island in Tongyeong.

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