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This page is part of IGN's Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2) Wiki Guide and details everything you need to know about finding all Dinosaur Bone locations for the A Test of Faith mission. In total, there are 30 dinosaur bones collectibles to find in RDR2, all of which have been hidden throughout the world. In order to start collecting Dinosaur Bones, you'll need to have found and spoken to the paleontologist, Deborah MacGuiness, who needs your helping finding their locations.
While you can find the RDR2 Dinosaur Bones without speaking to the paleontologist first and starting the A Test of Faith mission, we suggest making your way to her location as early as possible. This will allow you to start sending the bone locations to her as you discover them in exchange for rewards.
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Looking for dinosaur bones in a particular region or location? Click the links below to jump to...
- The Heartlands Dinosaur Bone Locations
- Cumberland Forest Dinosaur Bone Locations
- Roanoke Ridge, New Hanover Dinosaur Bone Locations
- Ambarino Dinosaur Bone Locations
- West Elizabeth Dinosaur Bone Locations
- New Austin Dinosaur Bone Locations
How to Find the Paleontologist in RDR2
To find the paleontologist, Deborah MacGuiness, head to the Heartlands, specifically south of the “H” in “Heartlands” on the map, and still a little south of the badger drawing. You should be prompted to find a Stranger in The Heartlands, southeast of the Horseshoe Overlook camp.
You’ll find Deborah unearthing a bone. After Arthur agrees to help her, you’ll give over the locations of any bones you’ve found, then she’ll be on her way. If you continue reading, you'll find all the Dinosaur Bone locations organized by region.
All Dinosaur Bone Rewards in RDR2
For every 15 RDR2 Dinosaur Bones collected, you will be rewarded with the following, alongside +5 Dead Eye XP:
Locations Mailed | Reward |
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1 | Quartz Chunk |
15 | Skull Statue |
30 | Deborah MacGuiness' Invitation, Jawbow Knife |
All Dinosaur Bone Locations in RDR2
Listed below is every Dinosaur Bone that is currently available to be found in Red Dead Redemption 2. Each map image has a dinosaur skull to mark where you'll find the bones in the region.
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Click or tap on the bone name for more details about where to find it
The Heartlands Dinosaur Bone Locations
There are six Dinosaur Bones in The Heartlands in RDR2:
- Heartlands Cliff Face Bone Location
- Heartlands Abandoned Shack Bone Location
- Heartlands South Gorge Bone Location
- Heartlands Oil Field Dinosaur Bone Location
- Heartlands Grassy Hill Dinosaur Bone Location
- Heartlands Northern Boundary Bone Location
Cumberland Forest Dinosaur Bone Locations
There are two Dinosaur Bones in Cumberland Forest in RDR2:
- Six Point Overlook Dinosaur Bone
- Bacchus Station Dinosaur Bone Location
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Roanoke Ridge, New Hanover Dinosaur Bone Locations
There are four Dinosaur Bones to be found in Roanoke Ridge:
- Roanoke Ridge Overlook Bone Location
- Roanoke Ridge Valley Overlook Bone Location
- Roanoke Ridge Kamassa River Bone Location
- Roanoke Ridge Van Horn Bone Location
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Scarlett Meadows, Lemoyne
There are two Dinosaur Bones in Scarlett Meadows, Lemoyne:
- Heartlands Dewberry Creek Bone Location
- Scarlett Meadows Dewberry Creek Bone Location
Ambarino Dinosaur Bone Locations
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Grizzlies East, Ambarino
You'll find four Dinosaur Bones in Grizzlies East, Ambarino in RDR2:
- Grizzlies Calumet Ravine Bone Location
- Grizzlies Dakota River Ledge Bone Location
- Grizzlies Northern Boundary Bone Location
- Grizzlies O'Creagh's Run Overlook Bone Location
Grizzlies West, Ambarino
There is one Dinosaur Bone to find in Grizzlies West, Ambarino:
- Grizzlies Rock Wall Bone Location
West Elizabeth Dinosaur Bone Locations
Big Valley, West Elizabeth
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There are three Dinosaur Bones to discover in Big Valley, West Elizabeth:
- Big Valley Rocky Slope Bone Location
- Big Valley Beryl's Dream Overlook Bone Location
- Big Valley Northern Cave Bone Location
New Austin Dinosaur Bone Locations
Hennigan's Stead
You'll find two Dinosaur Bones in Hennigan's Stead in New Austin:
- Hennigan's Stead Pike's Basin Bone Location
- Hennigan's Stead San Luis River Bone Location
Cholla Springs
There are two Dinosaur Bones to be discovered in Cholla Springs in New Austin in Red Dead Redemption 2:
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- Cholla Springs High Desert Bone Location
- Cholla Springs Jorge's Gap Bone Location
Gaptooth Ridge
You'll discover two Dinosaur Bones in Gaptooth Ridge:
- Gaptooth Ridge North Tumbleweed Bone Location
- Gaptooth Ridge South Tumbleweed Bone Location
Rio Bravo
Rio Bravo has two Dinosaur Bones to find in RDR2:
- Rio Bravo Del Lobo Rock Bone Location
- Rio Bravo San Luis River Bone Location
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