Bluff Downs fossil site, Paleontological site in northern Queensland, Australia.
The fossil deposits at Bluff Downs rest between basalt layers along Allingham Creek, preserving creatures from 4 million years ago in sedimentary formations.
Scientists first reported fossil discoveries to the Queensland Museum in 1973, leading to extensive research that revealed numerous extinct vertebrate species.
The site contains ancestral remains of modern Australian animals, including kangaroos, wombats, and marsupial carnivores that shaped the continent's natural heritage.
Research teams must obtain permits and coordinate with property managers at Bluff Downs Station before conducting excavations or scientific studies.
A basalt layer dated to 3.62 million years directly covers the fossil deposits, providing exact dating that distinguishes this site from other Australian formations.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -19.68330,145.55000
Latest update: May 14, 2025 07:56
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