Charlotte (the black one) and Dolly playing. Dolly went to the adoption center this past weekend.
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Charlotte (the black one) and Dolly playing. Dolly went to the adoption center this past weekend. Dolly
Brian Switek is a freelance science writer and a paleontology volunteer with the Natural History Museum of Utah. He is also author of the books My Beloved Brontosaurus and Written in Stone. ... Read More
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