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New Dinosaur Species Discovered in China: Jinchuanloong niedu!

5/29/2025

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A remarkable discovery in China has unveiled a new dinosaur species, Jinchuanloong niedu, dating back around 165 million years to the Middle Jurassic period. This quadrupedal giant, part of the Eusauropoda group, adds to the lineage of iconic long-necked herbivores that roamed the Earth during a time of lush vegetation and diverse ecosystems.

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A remarkable discovery in China has unveiled a new dinosaur species, Jinchuanloong niedu, dating back around 165 million years to the Middle Jurassic period. This quadrupedal giant, part of the Eusauropoda group, adds to the lineage of iconic long-necked herbivores that roamed the Earth during a time of lush vegetation and diverse ecosystems.