New giant dinosaur species unearthed in Patagonia

12 Mwezi wa tano, 2026

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Researchers have described a previously unknown sauropod dinosaur from fossils found in Argentina's Chubut province. The creature, called Bicharracosaurus dionidei, reached about 20 meters in length and lived around 155 million years ago.

Scientists recovered more than 30 vertebrae, several ribs and part of the pelvis from the Cañadón Calcáreo rock formation. The bones belonged to an adult animal and display a mix of traits seen in both brachiosaurids and diplodocids. Alexandra Reutter, the study's first author and a doctoral student at LMU, led the analysis of the remains now housed at the Museo Paleontológico Egidio Feruglio in Trelew.

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New dinosaur species from patagonia hunted like herons

Paleontologists have identified a new raptor-like dinosaur species that lived about 70 million years ago in southern Patagonia. Named Kank australis, the creature likely hunted fish using adaptations similar to those of modern herons.

Scientists identify giant new dinosaur species in Thailand

15 Mwezi wa tano, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Researchers have identified a massive new species of long-necked dinosaur in Thailand that ranks as the largest ever found in Southeast Asia. The discovery adds to the growing list of prehistoric finds in the region.

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New four-winged dinosaur identified in China

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Scientists identify new baby dinosaur species in South Korea

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Dinosaur tracks from 132 million years ago discovered near Knysna

Paleontologists discover 275-million-year-old twisted-jaw species

Scientists have identified a new species of ancient animal, Tanyka amnicola, from fossils unearthed in a dry riverbed in Brazil. Dating back 275 million years, this stem tetrapod featured a highly unusual twisted jaw suggesting it ground plant material. The discovery sheds light on early Permian life in Gondwana.

Ancient reptile shifted from four legs to two as it matured

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A newly described crocodile relative from the Late Triassic period began life walking on four legs before adopting a bipedal stance in adulthood, scientists say. The poodle-sized Sonselasuchus cedrus, unearthed in Arizona, reveals unusual growth patterns in ancient reptiles. Researchers detailed the findings in a study published this year.

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