October 13, 2025Open Access

At last it can be told: we found a big Brachiosaurus in the Salt Wash

MWMatt WedelCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique

Key Points

A right humerus of Brachiosaurus was discovered in the Salt Wash, showcasing its enormous size.
During a two-day prospecting trip in the Morrison Formation, challenging weather conditions affected the work.
The paleoart depicting the find emphasizes the significance of this discovery in paleontological research.
This fossil discovery may lead to a deeper understanding of Brachiosaurus and its habitat in prehistoric times.

Abstract

FHPR 17108, a right humerus of Brachiosaurus , with Wes Bartlett and his Clydesdale Molly for scale. Original paleoart by Brian Engh. Last May I was out in the Salt Wash member of the Morrison Formation with Brian Engh and Thuat Tran, for just a couple of days of prospecting. We'd had crappy weather, with rain and lots of gnats.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/68ec51e642911f61ef8b2732 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.59350/hcg9p-wx645

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