Where were fossils of the new dinosaur species, Musankwa sanyatiensis, discovered?

A)
Zambia
B)
Botswana
C)
Zimbabwe
D)
South Africa

Correct Answer :   Zimbabwe


Fossils of the new dinosaur species, Musankwa sanyatiensis, were discovered along the shores of Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe.

This herbivorous dinosaur lived approximately 210 million years ago during the Late Triassic period and is notable as the first dinosaur named from the Mid-Zambezi Basin in over 50 years, highlighting Zimbabwe's significance in paleontological discoveries.

Published On : June 17, 2024