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Scientists unearth a 20 meter dinosaur in Argentina rewriting Jurassic migration and evolution

International
Published on 13 May 2026
Scientists unearth a 20 meter dinosaur in Argentina rewriting Jurassic migration and evolution

Its bones hint at a surprising sauropod connection

Researchers in Argentina have uncovered a major sauropod fossil, Bicharracosaurus dionidei, dating back about 155 million years. At roughly 20 meters long, its distinctive bone structure suggests a biological link between South American and North American sauropods, offering fresh evidence for how these giants spread and evolved across the ancient southern supercontinent.

  • A new fossil species, Bicharracosaurus dionidei, was found in Argentina
  • Researchers estimate the dinosaur was around 20 meters long
  • Bone features point to ties between South and North American sauropods
  • The find reshapes understanding of sauropod evolution and dispersal
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