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Figuring out exactly how old the fossils from Auca Mahuevo are is difficult and involves detailed scientific detective work.

One method we use is to compare animals at Auca Mahuevo with fossil animals of known age from other places. If they're very similar, then we can assume that the fossils from Auca Mahuevo are about the same age.

Using just the baby dinosaurs, it's very hard to tell. However, there are some techiques which help determine the true age of these Tiniest Giants...

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