New dinosaur species that roamed 70 million years ago found in Brazil

We all know that dinosaurs roamed the earth millions of years ago and every time a new species of prehistoric animals are discovered, it is a breakthrough in the world of science and evolution. Another such breakthrough has been made in Brazil by paleontologists recently.

A new dinosaur species have been discovered in Brazil recently, which most likely roamed in the southeast part of the country nearly 70 million years ago. The fossils of this species have been unearthed in Brazil by a team of paleontologists recently.

The new species of the dinosaur has been named Kurupi itaata by the researchers. The new species is reportedly a type of abelisaurid, which is a group of bipedal predators that thrived on the ancient southern supercontinent Gondwana.

The team of paleontologists found the remains of the new species in Monte Alto, Brazil. This location has been one of the richest areas for dinosaur discoveries yet. The remains of the newly discovered species suggest that it was a 16-feet-long predator.

Dr. Fabiano Vidoi Iori from the Museu de Paleontologia said, “The bones found were the pelvic bone, three vertebrae, and some that we have not yet identified. A phylogenetic analysis was done with those (pieces) we identified, which then identified which species the animal belonged to, and also allowed us to see that it was a new animal.”

The remains of the Kurupi Itaata suggested that it was a giant species with a rigid tail. The researchers also examined three caudal vertebrae and a partial pelvic girdle in the remains. Its muscle attachments and bone anatomy suggested that it was well adapted to running.

As per news reports, a model of the Kurupi Itaata will be on display at Monte Alto's Museum of Paleontology.