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Musango matusadonaensis. New dinosaur discovered in Zimbabwe reinforces Africa's paleontological potential

RTP Notícias9 September 2026 at 14:20

A new dinosaur species, designated Musango matusadonaensis, was discovered in Zimbabwe. The fossil found is approximately 210 million years old and represents a significant paleontological discovery.

The fossil was found on the shores of Lake Kariba, in Zimbabwe. This location proves particularly important for understanding the geological and biological history of the African continent.

The new species lived during the Upper Triassic period, approximately 210 million years ago. Researchers believe this discovery could help better understand the evolution of the first dinosaurs on the supercontinent Gondwana.

The identification of Musango matusadonaensis reinforces the idea that the African fossil record still has great potential to explore, suggesting that the continent may still hold many relevant paleontological discoveries.

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