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Up Over Tours - for Aussies Down Under and all those Around At Up Over Tours, we specialize in personalized, fully escorted travel tours tailored to your unique itineraries, timeframes, and budgets.

Allowing you to immerse yourself in the beauty, history and culture of South Dakota and beyond.

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In the rugged Badlands of South Dakota, paleontologists have uncovered a discovery straight out of prehistory a massive Triceratops skull nicknamed “Shady.” Measuring seven feet long and weighing nearly 3,000 pounds, it stands among the largest ever found. Unearthed from rock that has held it for 66 million years, “Shady” reminds us of a time when colossal creatures ruled the Earth, their bones now whispering stories of survival and extinction.

The excavation, led by Missouri paleontologist David Schmidt alongside students from Westminster College, was a triumph of skill and dedication. Each inch of soil removed revealed new details about the skull’s structure and preservation. For these young scientists, the painstaking process was more than a field exercise it was a glimpse into the patience and precision that define the art of paleontology.

Beyond its sheer size, “Shady” carries scientific treasure. Researchers hope to study growth patterns, possible injuries, and even bite marks to learn how Triceratops lived, fought, and interacted. Every fossil tells a story, and “Shady” adds a powerful chapter to the book of Earth’s ancient history proof that the past is still waiting to be uncovered beneath our feet.

Source/Credits: Missouri Paleontological Institute | Westminster College Field Expedition Reports | National Park Service, Badlands Fossil Project (2025).

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