How did dinosaur fossils get there?

The Dinosaurs that Could Cross the Atlantic Walking with Dinosaurs

Premiered June 15, 2025
The Dinosaurs that Could Cross the Atlantic

Dinosaur fossils that appear to belong to the same species have been found on different continents, separated by thousands of miles of ocean. It raises the question - how did they get there? For scientists in Portugal, digging deeper into the mystery has revealed a remarkable solution. Did a time exist when dinosaurs could simply walk from America to Europe?

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Walking with Dinosaurs

The legend is back as Walking with Dinosaurs returns. Meet six iconic dinosaurs, emerging from incredible dig sites as we tell these heroes’ stories of struggle, love and survival.

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