Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

New Sauropod Species Discovered in China’s Jurassic Fossil

6/5/2025

35 3

Summary

Story summary

A groundbreaking discovery in northwestern China has unveiled a new sauropod species, Jinchuanloong niedu. Researchers from the China University of Geosciences unearthed a remarkably preserved fossil, featuring a nearly complete skull and vertebrae, dating back 165 to 186 million years to the Middle Jurassic period. This find enriches our understanding of ancient dinosaur evolution.

1 of 1

Story summary

A groundbreaking discovery in northwestern China has unveiled a new sauropod species, Jinchuanloong niedu. Researchers from the China University of Geosciences unearthed a remarkably preserved fossil, featuring a nearly complete skull and vertebrae, dating back 165 to 186 million years to the Middle Jurassic period. This find enriches our understanding of ancient dinosaur evolution.