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Podokesaurus Becomes Candidate For Official Dinosaur Of Massachusetts

Podokesaurus holyokensis means "swift-footed lizard of Holyoke," according to Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis.

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After heated debate, Massachusetts has chosen its candidate for the official state dinosaur. There were 36,000 votes cast across the state.

The Podokesaurus received 60% of the vote. Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis created the survey and is looking to pass a bill naming an official dinosaur of Massachusetts.

Podokesaurus holyokensis means “swift-footed lizard of Holyoke,” according to Lewis.

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