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paleontology7 days ago•7 min saved

Uruguay Unveils New Aeolosaurini Titanosaur Species

Paleontologists in Uruguay have identified Mesetasaurus protector, a new aeolosaurine titanosaur from two exceptionally preserved tail vertebrae found in the Guichón Formation, placing it within Aeolosaurini alongside Argentine and Brazilian relatives. This suggests multiple titanosaur lineages inhabited present-day Uruguay during the Late Cretaceous, and the discovery, described online in Ameghiniana (July 8, 2026), expands the country’s sauropod record and may aid biostratigraphic dating through tail vertebra morphology.

via Sci.News|

#aeolosaurini #late-cretaceous #paleontology

science20 days ago•5 min saved

Drawer-Stashed Fossil Reveals Antarctica's Earliest Dinosaur

A fossil bone tucked away in the British Antarctic Survey archives for 40 years has been confirmed as Antarctica's earliest dinosaur, a Late Cretaceous sauropod tail vertebra from James Ross Island. Reanalyzed by BAS scientists, the lithostrotian titanosaur adds to Antarctica's rare dinosaur record and could shed light on Gondwana dispersal; the find, published in Acta Palaeontologica Polonica, is only the second sauropod fossil known from the continent.

via ScienceAlert|

#antarctica #dinosaur #paleontology

science20 days ago•13 min saved

Hidden Drawer Reveal: Antarctic Titanosaur Tail Bone Uncovered

A rare titanosaur tail bone from Antarctica, found in 1985 on James Ross Island and stored for decades, has been identified by researchers; the fossil suggests Antarctica once hosted lush forests and a hospitable habitat for dinosaurs, though the exact species remains unidentified.

via KSL News|

#antarctica #dinosaurs #fossil

science21 days ago•186 min saved

Antarctica’s first dinosaur fossil unearthed from decades-old drawer find

A Titanosaur vertebra found in 1985 by a British Antarctic Survey team and stored in a museum drawer for decades has been reclassified as Antarctica’s first dinosaur fossil, dating to about 82 million years ago. The bone belongs to a small-to-mid-sized titanosaur, suggesting these long-necked giants once inhabited Antarctica’s forested past and hinting that southern continents remained connected via Gondwana for dinosaur dispersal.

via CNN|

#antarctica #dinosaurs #fossil

world22 days ago•156 min saved

Antarctica Reveals Its First Dinosaur Bone Hidden in a Forgotten Drawer

A fossil forgotten for 40 years in a Cambridge drawer has been identified as the tail vertebra of a Titanosaur, marking Antarctica’s first dinosaur bone. Originally collected in 1985 on James Ross Island during a British Antarctic Survey expedition, the specimen was re-examined by paleontologists from the Natural History Museum who confirmed the find; the dinosaur was about 23 feet long and lived around 82 million years ago when Antarctica was forested and warmer.

via The Daily Beast|

#antarctica #dinosaur #paleontology

science22 days ago•5 min saved

Antarctica Yields Its First Dinosaur Bone, Identified as a Titanosaur

Researchers confirm the first dinosaur bone found on Antarctica is a fragmentary sauropod vertebra dating to the Late Cretaceous Campanian, likely a six to seven meter titanosaur. Collected in 1985 on James Ross Island, the incomplete bone expands the continent's dinosaur record and hints at ancient connections with South America and Zealandia.

via Natural History Museum|

#antarctica #campanian #dinosaurs

science2 months ago•6 min saved

Morocco Titanosaur Hints at Ancient Dinosaur Highways Across Seas

A newly identified Moroccan titanosaur, Phosphatotitan khouribgaensis, dating to about 70 million years ago, bears surprising similarities to South American Lognkosauria, implying ancient intercontinental links or dispersal routes and highlighting a previously overlooked, endemic North African dinosaur fauna shaped by island-like sea barriers.

via Indian Defence Review|

#dinosaurs #gondwana #morocco

science6 months ago•2 min saved

First Dinosaur Egg with Embedded Egg Discovered by Paleontologists

Paleontologists in India discovered the first dinosaur egg containing another egg, a condition previously known only in birds, suggesting similarities in reproductive anatomy between titanosaurs, birds, and crocodiles, and providing new insights into dinosaur biology.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#dinosaur-eggs #fossil-discovery #ovum-in-ovo

science9 months ago•3 min saved

North America's Largest Land Animal: The 21-Meter Titan

Alamosaurus, the largest land animal ever in North America, was a 21-meter-long titanosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, with fossils first discovered in 1921. Its existence after a 30-million-year sauropod hiatus raises intriguing questions about dinosaur migration and extinction patterns on the continent.

via IFLScience|

#alamosaurus #dinosaurs #fossil-discovery

paleontology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Discovery of Mini Titanosaur Fossils Unveils One of the Smallest Ever Found"

A new species of titanosaur, Titanomachya gimenezi, has been discovered in Argentina, measuring 10 times smaller than its largest relatives and resembling the size of a cow. The fossils were found in the La Colonia Formation in Chubut Province, marking the first sauropod from this formation to be recognized. This discovery sheds light on the ecological changes and downsizing of titanosaurs during the Late Cretaceous Epoch, providing insights into the landscape of dinosaurs in Patagonia.

via IFLScience|

#argentina #fossils #miniature-dinosaur

paleontology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Discovery of New Titanosaur Species in Argentina"

A new genus and species of small-sized titanosaurian sauropod, Titanomachya gimenezi, has been discovered in Patagonia, Argentina. This ancient species roamed the Earth during the latest Cretaceous period and belonged to the group of derived titanosaurian sauropods called Lithostrotia. The fossilized remains were recovered from the La Colonia Formation in Chubut Province, and despite being represented only by limb elements, it exhibits a unique combination of characteristics for a Late Cretaceous titanosaur. Further research is needed to understand the evolutionary significance of titanosaurian sauropods in Patagonia during the Late Cretaceous epoch.

via Sci.News|

#argentina #fossil #paleontology

paleontology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Discovery of the Tiniest Titanosaur Fossil Breaks Records"

A new dinosaur, Titanomachya gimenezi, discovered in Patagonia is one of the smallest titanosaurs ever found, about the size of a cow. Uncovered by paleontologist Diego Pol and colleagues, this find sheds light on the late Cretaceous period in South America, offering new insights into the diverse dinosaur species that roamed the region. The discovery hints at significant environmental changes and raises questions about why Titanomachya was so small, prompting further investigation into the factors that may have influenced its size and the broader ecosystem.

via National Geographic|

#diego-pol #fossil-discovery #late-cretaceous

science2 years ago•1 min saved

"French Hiker Unearths 32-Foot Titanosaur Dinosaur Skeleton"

A hiker in France stumbled upon a 32.8-foot Titanosaur skeleton while walking his dog, leading to the discovery of a complete long-necked sauropod fossil from around 66 million years ago. The find has excited researchers and local associations, with experts also uncovering other fossils from the same period at the site. The hiker, Damien Boschetto, plans to pursue paleontology following this remarkable discovery.

via Twisted Sifter|

#fossil-discovery #france #paleontology

science2 years ago•2 min saved

"Dog-Walking Amateur Paleontologist Unearths Massive 70-Million-Year-Old Titanosaur Fossil"

Amateur paleontologist Damien Boschetto stumbled upon nearly complete 70-million-year-old Titanosaur fossils while walking his dog in Montouliers, France, following a recent landslide. The 30-foot-long skeleton, believed to be about 70% complete, is an exceedingly rare find and will be displayed at the Cruzy Museum. Boschetto's discovery has led him to pursue a master's degree in paleontology, marking the beginning of a promising career in the field.

via ZME Science|

#amateur-paleontologist #fossils #france

science-and-paleontology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Man Discovers Nearly Intact 70 Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Skeleton While Walking His Dog"

Amateur paleontologist Damien Boschetto stumbled upon a 32.8-foot Titanosaur skeleton while walking his dog in a forest in southern France, astonishing researchers with its almost original anatomical position. The find, including connecting tissues, is a rare discovery of a largely intact Titanosaur, and experts are still determining its exact species. The area where the discovery was made is a bone bed, teeming with animal bones and fossils, including remains of other dinosaurs. Boschetto's find has led him to pursue a master's degree in paleontology, leaving his job to delve further into his passion for prehistoric creatures.

via Futurism|

#amateur-paleontologist #fossil-discovery #france