Hong Kong Unveils Its First Dinosaur Fossils, Dating Back 145 Million Years

Hong Kong has discovered its first dinosaur fossils on a small, uninhabited island called Port Island. These fossils are believed to be from large dinosaurs that lived during the Cretaceous period, around 145 to 66 million years ago.

The fossils were put on display on Friday. Officials say more studies are needed to identify the exact species of the dinosaurs. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department had previously mentioned that the sedimentary rocks on Port Island could contain fossils.

Michael Pittman, a paleontology expert, expressed excitement about this discovery. He hopes it will encourage more interest in science among the community.

Many people visited the Heritage Discovery Centre in Kowloon Park to see the fossils. One visitor, Chong Got, was surprised and delighted to learn about dinosaurs in Hong Kong.