Posted on 12/26/2005 4:32:31 PM PST by NormsRevenge
BUENOS AIRES (AFP) - Argentine paleontologists have discovered the largely intact skeleton of a young titanosaurus that lived 71 million years ago.
"What's extraordinary about this is that the remains were articulated, as if the animal had fallen or lain down and remained that way. There were no signs that it was preyed on," local media reported geologist and paleontologist Bernardo Gonzalez Riga as saying.
Scientists discovered the remains of a foot "with all its toes and claws in an exceptional state of preservation," as well as the complete rear bones, tail, "and part of the pelvis," Gonzalez said.
Such finds are rare, said Gonzalez, adding that there are only one or two titanosauruses in the world with complete feet.
Gonzalez is a professor at Cuyo University, one of two universities with teams that excavated the remains.
"This now adds to that and brings new data of regional national and international relevance," he said.
The remains were discovered while German petroleum company Wintershall Energy was prospecting for oil in Nuequen province, where many paleontological discoveries have been made.
An initial examination of the remains suggest a small young titanousaurus about 10 meters (yards) long that weighed about 12 tons. The giant herbivores, which grew up to 35 meters long, lived during the late Cretaceous period (83-65 million years ago).
While the skeleton is almost complete from ribs to tale, there is no sign of the head and neck, which were likely washed away over the millennia, said Gonzalez.
The fossils were taken to the Lago Barreales Palentological Center in Neuquen for analysis, the report said.
An Amargasaurus dinosaur, the largest herbivore to live, discovered in Argentina, seen here in Melbourne, Australia in August 2005. Argentine paleontologists have discovered the largely intact skeleton of a young titanosaurus that lived 71 million years ago(AFP/File/William West)
I'll be impressed when they find Fred and Barney.
Amargasaurus - Big lizards?
http://www.dino-nakasato.org/en/ex/others/Amarga-e.html
dino ping
Those sure don't LOOK like the teeth of a herbivore!!!????
"Where da wimmin at?"
"Willllllma!"
Got it. Thanks. Big baby!
Dinosaurs are sooo Mesozoic...
So this is where Nissan found the name for their full size Pickups...
So this is where Nissan found the name for their full size Pickups...
Yup. see all the good stuff ya learn at FR. ;-) lol
Hope all is well on your end and a safe holiday to the crew.
That Barney, What an Actor! Never gets in trouble,no drugs or loose women, doesn't curse our Country or our Troops, always a professional.
We need more Actors/Performers like Barney Rubble!
CC Dixie Chicks
TT
Great line from 'Night Shift'!
Nor to me.
That Barney, What an Actor!>That Barney, What an Actor!
Great line from 'Night Shift'!
Yeah I'm shameless
TT
We had a great time here with all our family over for dinner and gifts. How was your weekend?
First Wife and I headed down to a local Casino today to finance our giving. She hasn't lost her touch... :)
Good weekend , pretty quiet here, We got some rain the last few days, more coming.
Wifey and crew are going on a casino bus run sometime this week .. I'll be cleaning the garage. maybe do a little painting.
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