New Dinosaur Species in Argentina Has Tinier Arms Than T. Rex

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A new species of abelisauroid dinosaur, named Koleken inakayali, has been identified in Argentina by a team of paleontologists. The fossilized remains, dated to approximately 70 million years ago, were found in the La Colonia Formation. This bipedal dinosaur had extremely tiny arms and unique skull traits distinguishing it from other species like Carnotaurus sastrei. The discovery suggests greater diversity among abelisaurids and highlights the importance of continued paleontological research to understand the history of life on Earth.
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