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Scientists Unearth Massive New Dinosaur Species in Thailand

Scientists have announced the discovery and identification of a new giant dinosaur species in Thailand, described as the largest ever found in Southeast Asia. Named Nagatitan, the colossal creature is estimated to have weighed 27 tons and measured 27 meters long.

14 May, 22:36 — 15 May, 08:25
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Al JazeeraMostly Factual10h ago

Scientists identify massive new dinosaur following Thailand dig

Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis had enough unique features to be considered a new species.

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SCMPMostly Factual9h ago

Thailand unearths Southeast Asia’s largest dinosaur, the mighty Nagatitan

A new giant dinosaur weighing about 27 tonnes has been unearthed by researchers in Thailand, making it the largest ever found in Southeast Asia. According to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports on Thursday, the 27 metre (88 foot) long plant-eating beast is believed to have meandered through what is now Thailand between 100 and 120 million years ago. It likely weighed at least 10 tonnes more than Dippy the Diplodocus Thitiwoot Sethapanichsakul, lead researcher “Our dinosaur is ...

By SCMP’s Asia desk

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France 24High11h ago

Colossal dinosaur unearthed in Thailand weighs as much as nine elephants

The remains of a previously unknown dinosaur species, dubbed Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, has been excavated in Thailand, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports. Scientists estimate the long-necked herbivore weighed as much as nine adult Asian elephants and is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia.

By FRANCE 24

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VnExpressMixed10h ago

Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur dug up in Thailand

Scientists have identified a massive new dinosaur from remains discovered in Thailand, with the creature estimated to have weighed as much an nine adult elephants.

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Scientists Discover New Penguin Species Hidden in Remote Sub-Antarctic Islands  The Daily Star Lebanon

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