Official information reveals that the species, named "Titanomachya gimenezi," is a newly discovered Titanosaur that weighed approximately 7 tons and inhabited the Patagonia region of Argentina during the late Cretaceous period.
Compared to other giant dinosaurs, this Titanosaur had a relatively smaller body size, yet it still ranks among the largest herbivorous terrestrial vertebrates in evolutionary history.
In ancient Greek mythology, the Titans were a race of giant gods, and among all dinosaurs, Titanosaurs stood out as towering giants.
On average, Titanosaurs stood about 6 meters tall at the shoulder, with a neck angle of around 45 degrees, reaching an overall height of approximately 14 meters and a length of over 30 meters, weighing more than 60 tons.
The head of the Titanosaur was relatively small with a wide crown, resembling somewhat the dome-headed and crested dinosaurs, but slightly longer.
Scientists suggest that this new discovery provides a fresh perspective on the rich history of Late Cretaceous sauropod dinosaurs in Patagonia, opening doors for further research to delve deeper into the diversity and evolutionary history of these prehistoric behemoths.
