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Newly discovered dinosaur species named after Hogwarts Popular (15765)

MAY 19, 2006 at 4:42 PM

Posted by GERI
Source: Forbes.com


A newly discovered dinosaur species has been named 'Dracorex hogwartsia' after the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, made popular in JK Rowling's Harry Potter books.

In a specialopens in new window satellite video feed on Monday, May 22, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission paleontologist Robert Sullivan will describe the naming of the newly discovered dinosaur species.

UPDATE: You can read additional information hereopens in new window as well as view a drawing of the dinosaur, thanks Amy.

UPDATE II: You can see some pictures courtesy of TLC hereopens in new window.

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Griselda Marchbanks
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Griselda Marchbanks says:

That is definitely a tribute to how big the Harry Potter series has become. To name a dinosaur after a fictional school is a pretty big thing. Correction a really really big thing because I don't think that it has ever happened before.

Posted May 20, 2006 at 12:12 AM EST



~*~Millie~*~
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~*~Millie~*~ says:

Hhah that is soo awsome!

They should name a dinosor after me that would be cooler
Hhaha just joking!!!!!

Posted May 20, 2006 at 12:24 AM EST



.- LexiBabi -.
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.- LexiBabi -. says:

Hahaha...that's so cool...there's actually a name that was found of a dinosaur species name "Dracorex hogwartsia"...wonder if J.K knew about it before she ever wrote the book:P:P:P...L0L..I'm joking...:D:D:D

Posted May 20, 2006 at 12:53 AM EST



*The*Physical*Being*
Wizard
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*The*Physical*Being* says:

...Wow, that is unexpected, but definitely cool!!!!!!!!

Posted May 20, 2006 at 1:04 AM EST



Magus Prime
Muggle
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Magus Prime says:

Great!!! Show how much everybody loves the books.

Posted May 20, 2006 at 1:07 AM EST



Happy Pancakes
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Happy Pancakes says:

That is so so awesome!
It shows how all people have been inspiried by and love Harry Potter

Posted May 20, 2006 at 1:27 AM EST



Montie
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Montie says:

Boy, are they serious???? Well...I just can't believe this!!! It looks kinda weird to me for having named a dinosaur like that!!!

Posted May 20, 2006 at 1:35 AM EST



Nataly
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Nataly says:

That is odd i think..!but great

Posted May 20, 2006 at 1:45 AM EST



The_Spectra
Head Girl
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The_Spectra says:

Ahhhh! That's quite funny! I wonder who named it? Imagine all the school kiddes that will learn about this new "Hogwarts" dinosaur in the future!

Posted May 20, 2006 at 1:46 AM EST



Mugglemagics
Head Girl
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Mugglemagics says:

This tickled me greatly! *laughs* it's such an ingenious plan! JK will definitely be remembered even in archaeology in the future! Anyone who has to research the dinosaur will find out that it was based on Harry Potter and that means that the legacy of Harry Potter and JK will live on!! HOW FASCINATING...LUCKY JO! She really deserves it! Lucky dinosaur!

Posted May 20, 2006 at 2:00 AM EST



xParselmouthx
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xParselmouthx says:

Wow. I thought this was a joke or something at first.
That was the most unexpected thing I've ever read about.

Posted May 20, 2006 at 2:17 AM EST



krisie
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krisie says:

That is really cool. I can't believe they named it after Hogwarts.Dracorex hogwartsia is a very cool sounding name!!

Posted May 20, 2006 at 2:43 AM EST



Raukainuial
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Raukainuial says:

Wow! I mean really wow! You know somethings made it big when it has a dinosaur named for it. Wow. I wonder what the dinosaur looks like. And where it was discovered. And why they named it after Harry Potter's Hogwarts. Not that that's a bad thing, I think it's wonderful. But did they just think 'I know we can get more publication if we name it after something in Harry Potter'?

Posted May 20, 2006 at 2:47 AM EST



Potter_girl
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Potter_girl says:

This is like the most awesome thing I've ever heard!! I'm pretty happy about this! That paleontologist is a genius!! Hooray for Potter!!


Potter will Triumph over the Dark Lord!!!

Posted May 20, 2006 at 2:49 AM EST



rain
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rain says:

i can hardly believe that. That's pretty amazing.

Posted May 20, 2006 at 3:02 AM EST



becs_weasley_always
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becs_weasley_always says:

Cool...I spose! An easy name to remember for all Harry Potter Fans!

Posted May 20, 2006 at 3:02 AM EST



i brake for thestrals
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i brake for thestrals says:

'Dracorex hogwartsia'

thats amazing.. thats the best thing I've heard in aggges! hahaha..
although I must say.. if I was a paleontologist, every dinosaur/plant/insect fossil would be named something from Harry Potter! haha..

Posted May 20, 2006 at 3:05 AM EST



Bjizzle
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Bjizzle says:

Wow thats pretty cool. Thats definalty an honor.

Posted May 20, 2006 at 3:19 AM EST



Ðigital Jesus [І]
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Ðigital Jesus [І] says:

Why would anybody name a dinosaur after Harry Potter? Yet it's so cool! Having a dinosaur named after something in Harry Potter, that is awesome!

Posted May 20, 2006 at 3:40 AM EST



Elphaba_Thropp
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Elphaba_Thropp says:

Oh My God!!!
How awesome is that! I wish someone named a dinosaur after me. I doubt that would happen though.

Posted May 20, 2006 at 4:03 AM EST



Prawg
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Prawg says:

What an amazing idea! Now all we need is a new galaxy named after Hogsmeade or Diagon Alley, right? =)
JK must be proud - as the names seems very important to her!

Posted May 20, 2006 at 4:14 AM EST



allilau
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allilau says:

It's quite wonderful, to see the World of Harry Potter link into our muggle lives! Congrats to JKR! I think we should reach for the stars and for a comet, plant species and many more!!! There's a whole world out there with Hogwarts name on it!!!

Posted May 20, 2006 at 4:23 AM EST



amazing hermy
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amazing hermy says:

Hai Thats gud news!! ths shws hw much harry n hogwarts hv influenced the world... even the scientists!!!!

Posted May 20, 2006 at 4:31 AM EST



ElectricRoses
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ElectricRoses says:

How awsome! Is this for real? What a cool thing to use the hogwarts name on. Can't wait for the feed to see what on earth the man was thinking, he was obviously a pretty cool guy though to even think of it.

Posted May 20, 2006 at 4:37 AM EST



Adele14
Squib
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Adele14 says:

Wow! This is so awsome! They couldn't have picked a better name!!!

Posted May 20, 2006 at 4:38 AM EST



eddy2442
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eddy2442 says:

How cool is that can you name one other book or film that has had a dinosaur named after it?

Posted May 20, 2006 at 4:55 AM EST



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