18. Scientists Found Something Large
Have you ever wondered if scientists discovered new species of dinosaurs since being in school? We can tell you it’s true. Scientists discover something new every year that leads us closer to understanding prehistoric creatures. Whether it’s a new reptile, mammal, or bird, scientists are working diligently all year round to give us the latest information on prehistoric animals. In fact, in 2013, they made one of the most significant discoveries to date. The Patagonian is the biggest dinosaur ever found. Named for the discovery region, the Patagonian weighed in at a whopping 76 tons and was 121 feet in length.
The Patagonian is a type of titanosaur discovered in the Chubut region of Argentina. Scientists believe the Patagonian was alive during the Late Cretaceous period, ranging from 95 to 102 million years ago. They found the first part of the dinosaur in 2008 by a farmhand named Aurelio Hernandez. He found a part of a lower thigh bone. After the discovery, a full excavation took place under the watchful eyes of paleontologists Diego Pol and Jose Carballido. Pol and Carballido found more than 200 fossils, making the Patagonian one of the most complete dinosaurs ever discovered.