"Discovery of the Tiniest Titanosaur Fossil Breaks Records"

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Source: National Geographic
"Discovery of the Tiniest Titanosaur Fossil Breaks Records"
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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.

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