New dinosaur species with neck as long as cricket pitch discovered in Thailand
Palaeontologists in Thailand have discovered a new species of long-necked dinosaur, Uragasaurus kalasinensis, dating back 150 million years. The find, located in Kalasin Province, is significant as it is the first of its kind in Thailand and belongs to the Mamenchisauridae family.
Why it matters
This discovery expands the scientific understanding of prehistoric biodiversity and the geographical distribution of sauropod dinosaurs.
Image source, Artwork by Pakorn Chotchaiyaporn Image caption, Artwork by Pakorn Chotchaiyaporn
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