An excellent article. Even my sister forwarded it to me!

To begin, I have lots of questions. I want maps, cross-sections, stratigraphic columns, pictures and petrographic slides. So I'll have to wait for publication. I hope the team allows another team of paleontologists to work the site - not just visit it.

I understand DePalma's caution. As the article mentions, there have been some pretty nasty "bone wars" between paleontologists, including using dynamite to destroy rivals digs. Also, academia can also be nasty. He doesn't have a Doctorate yet, and that will bother some. One the other hand, DePalma has a reputation for exaggeration. We have to let the rocks speak for themselves.

I really want this to be verified. What an incredible find!