Many fossils found here, such as the small ornithopod Leaellynasaura , show large eye sockets, suggesting they were adapted to see in the long, dark polar winters. Major Fossil Discoveries:
At the time, the area was part of a great rift valley formed as Australia began to separate from Antarctica. It served as a floodplain with ancient stream beds that now act as repositories for small animal bones. Dinosaur Cove
Dinosaur Cove is a world-renowned fossil-bearing site located on the rugged coast of Victoria, Australia, where the Otway Ranges meet the Southern Ocean. It is a site of international geological significance, particularly for its contribution to our understanding of "polar dinosaurs" that lived in extreme southern latitudes during the Early Cretaceous period. 1. Geological Context & Formation Many fossils found here, such as the small