Picture No | 10980920 |
Date | 1865 |
Description | A new Wealden dragon - remains of an extinct animal |
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Remains of an extinct animal found in the Isle of Wight. Engraving from the Illustrated London News showing a selection of dinosaur bones discovered in the Isle of Wight by the Rev. W. Fox. The ILN states that this, 'very remarkable reptile,' had been named Polacanthus by Professor Owen.
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Source | Illustration in the Illustrated London News, 16 September 1865 |
Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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