Revueltosaurus callenderi from the Chinle Formation in Arizona, US.
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https://anatomypubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ar.24757

Coelophysis is probably the most famous dinosaur from the Chinle Formation. It was originally thought to be a cannibal due to its stomach remains (but now thought to be unrelated digested-reptiles)
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Lophionotus sanjuanensis, an ancient semionotiform fish from the Chinle Fm in Utah. Article by @gombessagirl
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https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02724634.2013.758125?casa_token=BkUW9DpNrP8AAAAA%3AKB_DY8AnSMLDOyB5AwJY9XepIskhPUAOnHl6yKK9fI9N391tawU5GsIpyLuE0psozJ8YlMC2-wgd8-EGYA

An ancient phytosaur, Smilosuchus gregorii. This particular specimen had multiple infections on its bones. Their severity meant the animal died either from infection or nutrient deficiency from lack of hunting.
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https://palaeo-electronica.org/content/2021/3385-pathological-phytosaur

The petrified logs are one of the most prominent features of Petrified Forest National Park. Ancient trees were quickly buried in a river, slowing the decay process and allowing crystals to replace the original wood.
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https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/nature/petrified-wood.htm

Puercosuchus traverorum was an ancient predator from the Chinle Formation in southwestern US. The fossil was found during a guided Girl Scout trip hike!
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https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/new-reptile.htm

This week we're covering the Chinle Fm in SW United States for the first time! This is a late Triassic site preserving a warm and wet world featuring early dinosaurs, petrified wood, and crocodile relatives.
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