US EditionLong-necked marine reptile from 80 million years ago to become B.C.'s fossil emblem
- Legislation is being introduced in British Columbia to make the 12-meter Puntledge River elasmosaur the official fossil emblem of the province. This is the result of a five-year effort by local paleontology enthusiasts.
- The elasmosaur, a marine reptile that lived 80 million years ago, won a provincewide contest in 2018 seeking additions to B.C.'s list of official symbols. It was the first fossil of its kind found west of the Canadian Rockies and is now on display at the Courtenay and District Museum and Palaeontology Centre.
- The addition of the elasmosaur to the list of provincial symbols aims to raise awareness about British Columbia's rich fossil history and celebrate its natural heritage.
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