Archive · 24 Sep 2025
New Megaraptoran Dinosaur with Crocodile Bone Discovered
Imagine a big dinosaur with giant claws!
Scientists in Argentina found the bones of a new dinosaur called Joaquinraptor casali.
This dinosaur was a megaraptoran, which lived millions of years ago.
Scientists found parts of the dinosaur's skeleton, including arm, leg, and tail bones.
The dinosaur was around 23 feet long.
A bone from an ancient crocodile was found near its jaws, which might give clues about what it ate.
It lived near the time when dinosaurs went extinct.
The dinosaur was named after the son of the scientist.
A new species of megaraptoran dinosaur, Joaquinraptor casali, was discovered.
The dinosaur was found in Patagonia, Argentina.
The dinosaur likely lived between 66 and 70 million years ago.
A bone from an ancient crocodile was found near the dinosaur's jaws.
The discovery provides one of the most complete megaraptoran skeletons yet.
- Who
- Scientists discovered Joaquinraptor casali.
- What
- A new species of megaraptoran dinosaur was discovered with an ancient crocodile bone in its mouth.
- When
- The dinosaur lived between 66 and 70 million years ago.
- Where
- The discovery was made in the Lago Colhué Huapi rock formation in Patagonia.
- Why
- To understand megaraptorans' evolution and diet.
- Dinosaur Name
- Joaquinraptor casali
- Location
- Lago Colhué Huapi rock formation, Patagonia
- Estimated Length
- Possibly 23 feet (7 meters)
- Age
- Lived 66-70 million years ago
- Dietary Clues
- Ancient crocodile bone found near jaw
- Key Features
- Huge claws
- Age at Death
- At least 19 years old
