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About The Great Fossil Race: Uncovering Prehistoric Dinosaur Bones | Dino Hunt

Dino Hunt is a documentary series following top paleontologists as they excavate Canada's prehistoric past, uncovering dinosaur fossils and solving ancient mysteries. From battling harsh weather to tracking footsteps of dinosaurs, the teams delve into bone beds, riverbeds, and badlands, seeking evidence of new species and clues to mass extinctions. Led by renowned paleontologist Dr. Philip J. Curry, the series captures the excitement and challenges of paleontological fieldwork as teams race against time and the elements to unearth the secrets of Earth's ancient inhabitants.

The Great Fossil Race: Uncovering Prehistoric Dinosaur Bones | Dino Hunt is presented by Real Wild. Its listed runtime is 172 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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The Great Fossil Race: Uncovering Prehistoric Dinosaur Bones | Dino Hunt
Category
History
Runtime
172 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
Real Wild

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