Description

Argentine palaeontologists have unearthed an apex predator dinosaur. From the tip of its nose to the end of its tail, this dinosaur was three stories tall. It also used its curved and sharp claws to dismember its prey.

Where has this dinosaur's research been published?

A study published in the Nature magazine Scientific Reports delves into the specifics of this newly discovered dinosaur. The scientific name for this dinosaur is "Maip macrothorax."

Where was this dinosaur's fossil discovered?

In the year 2019, a team of researchers unearthed this dinosaur fossil in Argentina's Santa Cruz Province. The COVID-19 outbreak caused the dig to be halted.

What is this dinosaur's size?

This dinosaur was around 33 feet long. Each front paw also featured two sharp and curled claws. The length of the talons was 15.7 inches. This megaraptor is the worlds largest yet discovered. This megaraptor was small and had strong legs. This made it quick and nimble.

What time period did these dinosaurs live?

Around 70 million years ago, during the conclusion of the Cretaceous period, this newly found dinosaur thrived. About 66 million years ago, this species went extinct.

What was the diet of the newly discovered megaraptor?

This six-ton megaraptor used to eat smaller dinosaurs after shredding them with its talons.

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