Stephen Chester Holds the Tiny Ankle Bones of <i>Purgatorius</i> (IMAGE)

University of Florida

Stephen Chester Holds the Tiny Ankle Bones of <i>Purgatorius</i>

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Lead researcher Stephen Chester holds the tiny ankle bones of Purgatorius, which scientists believe weighed about 3.5 ounces -- or as much as a deck of playing cards.

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Photo courtesy of Stephen Chester.

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