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New Dinosaur Species Unearthed in New Mexico
6 Aug
Summary
- A new two-legged dinosaur species named Dinevenator robustus was identified.
- This troodontid dinosaur had a large brain for its time.
- A key bone was found in New Mexico's San Juan Basin in 2005.
A remarkable new species of two-legged dinosaur, named Dinevenator robustus, has been identified by paleontologists. This creature belonged to the troodontid family, characterized by their unusually large brains relative to other dinosaurs.
Dinevenator robustus is estimated to have been between eight to ten feet long and weighed between 150 to 300 pounds. The initial discovery was made in 2005 with a single bone found in the San Juan Basin of northwestern New Mexico.
This discovery underscores the ongoing evolution of paleontological understanding. It also reinforces New Mexico's prominent position in the global study of dinosaurs. The NMMNHS emphasizes the dynamic nature of these scientific explorations.
