Fossil Of Baby Dinosaur Found In China; Looks Like Modern Bird
Scientists of China have announced the discovery of a 66-million-year-old fossil of a dinosaur embryo in its egg in perfect condition. It's been named 'Baby Yingliang'. Reportedly, it looks like a modern birth at that stage but it has tiny arms in place of wings. The fossil was found in southern China and was sent to China's Yingliang Stone Nature History Museum in 2000 for further examination.
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Researchers Find Sauropod Dinosaurs Remains In Meghalaya
Geological Survey of India's researchers have discovered 25 fossil bone remains of Sauropod Dinosaurs at West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. Sauropod Dinosaurs are one of the largest animals that have lived on land. Dating 100-million-years back, the different-sized bone fragments were found on a purplish to greenish arkosic sandstone. The species might have belonged to the Titanosaurian origin that has a long neck, tail, small heads, and… read-more
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Scientist Reveals New Species Of Dinosaur 'Arackar licanantay' In Chile
A team of scientists have recently discovered the remains of an unknown dinosaur species 'Arackar licanantay' in Chile's Atacama desert. Led by geologist Carlos Arevalo, the titanosaur are believed to be approximately 66-80 million years old. Besides, showcasing a long tail and small head, the species exhibits a flat back as compared to any other dinosaurs. Currently, the remains are slated to be kept at Chile's Museum of Natural History.
Tags: Chile, dinosaurs, Arackar Licanantay, ancient animals
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Largest Dinosaur Bone Aged 98 Mn Years Discovered In Argentina
Scientists in Argentina have unearthed a titanosaur fossil believed to be of the largest animal that lived on Earth. However, scientists are yet not clear to confirm and classify this as a new dinosaur species. While its earlier remains were discovered in 2012, the fossils age approximately 98 million years and remains to be fully excavated. Moreover, researchers claimed based on excavated bones of Sauropod - long-necked, plant-eating huge… read-more
Tags: dinosaurs, Argentina, Titanosaur dinosaur, Dinosaur fossils
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230 Mn-Year-old Dinosaur Remains Excavated In Brazil
In a recent excavation in Brazil, remains of an Erythrovenator dinosaur, also known as ‘Godfather of T-Rex’ were discovered. The reptile, which was the most primitive, had lived 230 million years ago. As per researchers, the dinosaur was about six-and-a-half-feet long and had trenchant claws and teeth. Claiming it as one of the first theropods, Palaeontologist Dr Rodrigo Muller said, "It comes from the dawn of the dinosaur age."
Tags: Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul, dinosaurs, environment
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