Fascination with dinosaur fossils roars to life in Hong Kong

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Fascination with dinosaur fossils roars to life in Hong Kong

A researcher studies a dinosaur fossil at Dinosaur Parlour exhibition hall in Hong Kong. LI QIANXUN/FOR CHINA DAILY One day late in December, an excited group of young students crowded into the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre in the city's Tsim Sha Tsui district. LI QIANXUN/FOR CHINA DAILY The viewing at the aptly named Dinosaur Parlour exhibition hall, marked the completion of the excavation of the first dinosaur fossils found in Hong Kong. Pei said he was aware of Hong Kong's vast country parks, but still found the discovery a new experience.

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Fascination with dinosaur fossils roars to life in Hong Kong

3 months, 1 week ago

Fascination with dinosaur fossils roars to life in Hong Kong

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Fascination with dinosaur fossils roars to life in Hong Kong

3 months, 1 week ago

Fascination with dinosaur fossils roars to life in Hong Kong

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Fascination with dinosaur fossils roars to life in Hong Kong

3 months, 1 week ago

Fascination with dinosaur fossils roars to life in Hong Kong

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Fascination with dinosaur fossils roars to life in Hong Kong

3 months, 1 week ago

Fascination with dinosaur fossils roars to life in Hong Kong

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Fascination with dinosaur fossils roars to life in Hong Kong

3 months, 1 week ago

Fascination with dinosaur fossils roars to life in Hong Kong

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Fascination with dinosaur fossils roars to life in Hong Kong

3 months, 1 week ago

Fascination with dinosaur fossils roars to life in Hong Kong

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Fascination with dinosaur fossils roars to life in Hong Kong

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Fascination with dinosaur fossils roars to life in Hong Kong

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Fascination with dinosaur fossils roars to life in Hong Kong

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