New Dinosaur Species 'Nagatitan' Discovered in Thailand
Paleontologists have identified a new dinosaur species, Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, dubbed the 'Last Titan of Thailand.' Discovered in northeastern Thailand's Chaiyaphum province, this sauropod lived during the Early Cretaceous period, approximately 100 to 120 million years ago. Weighing an estimated 27 tonnes and measuring 88.5 feet in length, it is comparable in size to nine adult Asian elephants, making it the largest dinosaur ever found in Southeast Asia. The fossils, including spine, rib, pelvis, and leg bones, were unearthed about a decade ago in rock formations that represent the youngest dinosaur-bearing layers in the region. This suggests Nagatitan may be the last large sauropod to inhabit the area before it turned into a shallow sea. The study, published in Scientific Reports, classifies Nagatitan within the Euhelopodidae family, unique to Asia. The name combines 'Naga,' a mythological serpent, and 'Titan,' referencing Greek giants. A life-size reconstruction is now displayed at the Thainosaur Museum in Bangkok, marking the 14th dinosaur species named in Thailand.
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