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2017-07-19 Science

831.

What is the name of the new creature found in Canada?

Albertavenatorcurriei

Red Forest Crab

Himalayan forest thrush

The Indian Dancing Tadpole

Answer: Option

Explanation:

Canadian scientists identified a new bird-like species of dinosaur that lived nearly 71 million years ago. It has been named as the Albertavenatorcurriei, which means Currie's, Alberta Hunter. The species was found in Alberta, has been named in honour of famous Canadian palaeontologist Philip J. Currie.