The green color is the result of a mineral called celadonite, which seeped into the bones during volcanic activity around 50 to 80 million years ago.
Dinosaurs are a great vehicle for teaching our visitors about the nature of science.
Gnatalie isn't just highly unusual because of her uniquely green hue - she's also a member of a new species of dinosaurs that's similar to sauropods.
#green-boned-dinosaur #natural-history-museum #utah-excavation #dinosaur-discovery #scientific-significance
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