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Koru is about 127 meters long, longer than a rugby field!
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  • fossil The remains of a plant or animal from a long time ago. Scientists study fossils to learn about dinosaurs.
  • herbivore An animal that eats only plants. A Triceratops is a herbivore because it eats plants.
  • auction A public sale where items are sold to the highest bidder. The dinosaur fossil will be sold at an auction in Singapore.
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