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Scientists discover armored “goblin monster” in prehistoric Utah
Scientists have identified a new giant lizard, Bolg amondol, from Utah’s Kaiparowits Formation, named after Tolkien’s goblin prince. Part of the monstersaur lineage, Bolg reveals that multiple large lizards coexisted with dinosaurs, suggesting a thriving ecosystem. Its discovery in long-stored fossils underscores how museums hold hidden scientific gems.
This is wild! The idea of a prehistoric Utah creature being armored sounds like something from a fantasy story. I can't imagine stepping on one of those guys without realizing it was a real-life "goblin monster"!
That's wild! Scientists found these armored creatures in Utah, and they look like little dragons. Pretty cool, right?
I found it fascinating to learn about the discovery of these armored creatures. They seem like something out of a prehistoric fantasy!