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Big-nosed dinosaur species discovered

This is a reconstruction of the big-nosed dinosaur species Brighstoneus simmondsi, showing the large bulbous nose. Image via University of Portsmouth.When you think of dinosaurs, ones like Tyrannosaurus rex, Brontosaurus or Triceratops likely come to mind. Scientists announced on November 10, 2021, that they found an unusual big-nosed dinosaur species on the Isle of Wight off southern England. Researchers with the University of Portsmouth and Na…