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Possible remains of prehistoric 'thunder beast' discovered at Oceanside, California construction site

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The discovery was made this month in Oceanside, California.

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  1. FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News

    Fossils found in Southern California could be prehistoric 'thunder beast' or 'swamp rhino' (opens FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News)

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    FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News's feed description

    (FOX 5/KUSI) — City crews working on an infrastructure project in Oceanside found fossils of a prehistoric animal that could be more than 40 million years old. The city said on Tuesday that the fossils were found about 12 feet below the surface while excavating for a city project this month and incl…

  2. FOX8 WGHP

    Fossils found in could be prehistoric 'thunder beast' or 'swamp rhino' (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    City crews working on an infrastructure project in Oceanside, California, found fossils of a prehistoric animal that could be more than 40 million years old.

  3. FOX 8 Cleveland

    Fossils found in California could be prehistoric 'thunder beast' or 'swamp rhino' (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)

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    FOX 8 Cleveland's feed description

    City crews working on an infrastructure project in Oceanside, California, found fossils of a prehistoric animal that could be more than 40 million years old.

  4. Los Angeles Times

    Thunder beast or swamp rhino? Fossils of prehistoric animal uncovered at SoCal construction site (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    The fossilized remains, which belonged to a large, hoofed animal are believed to be more than 40 million years old.

  5. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Possible remains of prehistoric 'thunder beast' discovered at Oceanside, California construction site (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    The discovery was made this month in Oceanside, California.

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