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Connecticut State Fossil:
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Connecticut designated a large three-toed dinosaur track (Eubrontes Giganteus) as the official state fossil in 1991, imprinted 200 million years ago during the early Jurassic period. The sandstone of the Connecticut Valley is the world's foremost dinosaur track location, attracting visitors from across the globe.
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The State Fossil - Eubrontes giganteus: official CT website
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Dinosaur State Park: Connecticut Parks & Forests
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Glorified Dinosaurs: The Origin and Early Evolution of Birds |