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    Home » Isle of Wight Yields Largest Dinosaur Find in a Century

    Isle of Wight Yields Largest Dinosaur Find in a Century

    July 11, 2024 Science & Tech 4 Mins Read
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    We are discovering new species of Dinosaur almost weekly now all over the world. This one is quite interesting.

    Imagine, if you will, the Isle of Wight 125 million years ago – a realm where the earth shook under the massive weight of a new dinosaur species, a herbivore as hefty as an African elephant. This newly unearthed titan, Comptonatus chasei, has stormed into the annals of paleontology with a splash, its discovery a dazzling highlight of prehistoric intrigue.

    Dinosaur unearthed on #IsleofWight identified as new plant-eating species: Comptonatus chasei roamed island 125m years ago and is most complete dinosaur fossil found in UK in a century

    A new species of large plant-eating dinosaur that roamed the… https://t.co/VosgY7B0wU pic.twitter.com/QG259EwAlz

    — Global Voters (@global_voters) July 10, 2024

    Envision this: 149 bones meticulously pieced together, forming the most complete dinosaur skeleton found in the UK in over a century. Named after intrepid fossil hunter Nick Chase and the very spot it was found, Comptonatus chasei stands as a monumental member of the iguanodontians, those bulky, plant-munching behemoths often described as the “cows of the Cretaceous.” Picture these gentle giants, grazing peacefully until the predator’s shadow falls, sending them thundering across the floodplains.

    Jeremy Lockwood, a PhD student at the University of Portsmouth, offers a vibrant tableau of their world. He suggests these giants roamed in massive herds, their sheer weight shaking the ground, a prehistoric stampede ignited by the mere hint of danger. “Imagine the cacophony, the ground trembling underfoot,” he says, conjuring images of an ancient earth alive with such seismic activity.

    Published in the Journal of Systematic Palaeontology, the study of this find leaves no stone unturned. From the formidable skull and jagged teeth to the robust spine and immense leg bones, every fragment tells a story. The hip bone alone, described as “the size of a dinner plate,” hints at the grandiosity of this creature.

    I’m sure by now everyone knows about the new dinosaur discovery from the Isle Of Wight!
    Say hello to Comptonatus Chasei, an Iguanadontid from the Cretaceous period

    Artwork by John Sibbick and photos from Dinosaur Isle Museum #fossils #palaeontology #scicomm pic.twitter.com/mXhIPhIECQ

    — Kieran Satchell (@PalaeoKieran) July 11, 2024

    Dr. Susannah Maidment, a leading light at the Natural History Museum, underscores the evolutionary whirlwind that was the Cretaceous period. Comptonatus chasei is a testament to the rapid, relentless march of evolution. This discovery, she believes, could shed light on how ecosystems rebounded after the catastrophic extinction event that marked the end of the Jurassic Period, roughly 149 million years ago.

    This discovery isn’t just a leap forward in our understanding of dinosaur evolution; it’s a thunderous reminder of the Isle of Wight’s fossil-rich legacy. Already celebrated for its prehistoric bounty, the island now adds another illustrious chapter to its history.

    As researchers delve deeper into the world of Comptonatus chasei, they seek to unveil the mysteries of its existence – its environment, its habits, its place in the intricate web of life. This colossal herbivore, with its immense size and imposing presence, offers a window into a time when dinosaurs ruled the earth with unchallenged might.

    🚨🇬🇧 NEW DINOSAUR SPECIES DISCOVERED ON ISLE OF WIGHT

    A new dinosaur species, Comptonatus chasei, as large as an American bison, has been discovered on the Isle of Wight.

    This plant-eating dinosaur, dating back 125 million years, is the most complete fossil found in the UK in… pic.twitter.com/qngzLh12OB

    — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) July 10, 2024

    The excitement surrounding this discovery is palpable, resonating far beyond the scientific community. Dinosaur enthusiasts worldwide are abuzz, captivated by the tale of this ancient giant. Each fossil, each fragment, is a clue in the grand puzzle of our planet’s distant past, a past that grows more fascinating with each new discovery.

    Major Points

    • Paleontologists discovered Comptonatus chasei, a new dinosaur species on the Isle of Wight, weighing as much as an African elephant and dating back 125 million years.
    • This find, with 149 bones, is the most complete dinosaur skeleton found in the UK in over a century, belonging to the iguanodontians, large plant-eating dinosaurs.
    • Jeremy Lockwood from the University of Portsmouth suggests these dinosaurs likely traveled in herds, causing the ground to tremble when spooked by predators.
    • The study, published in the Journal of Systematic Palaeontology, highlights the dinosaur’s massive size, with a hip bone described as “the size of a dinner plate.”
    • Dr. Susannah Maidment from the Natural History Museum noted the rapid evolution of iguanodontians during the Cretaceous period, and the discovery sheds light on post-Jurassic extinction ecosystem recovery.

    Conner T – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News

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