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Fossil Discovery on Lake Kariba Shores Reveals New Dinosaur Species: Musankwa sanyatiensis

Published on 20 Jun 2024

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Fossil Discovery on Lake Kariba Shores Reveals New Dinosaur Species: Musankwa sanyatiensis
  • Fossils of the new dinosaur species, Musankwa sanyatiensis, were unearthed along the shores of Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe.
  • This herbivorous dinosaur lived around 210 million years ago during the Late Triassic period, feeding on plants and vegetation.
  • Musankwa sanyatiensis is notable as the first dinosaur named from the Mid-Zambezi Basin in over 50 years, emphasizing Zimbabwe's importance in paleontological discoveries and the study of ancient ecosystems.
Source: SarkariPariksha