SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 17, 2025Interesting Engineering

33-foot fury: China discovers giant dinosaur fossil from early Jurassic period

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A new dinosaur species, Xingxiulong yueorum, has been discovered in China's Yunnan Province. The well-preserved fossil of this Early Jurassic sauropod, measuring 26-33 feet long, provides insights into sauropod evolution and adds to the diversity of dinosaurs found in the Lufeng Formation.

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