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Fossil Discovery Reveals Sauropod's Diverse Diet in Queensland

6/10/2025

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A remarkable discovery in Queensland, Australia, has unveiled the fossil of a sauropod dinosaur named Judy, complete with preserved gut contents. This groundbreaking find provides the first direct evidence of sauropod diets, revealing that Judy, a Diamantinasaurus matildae, feasted on a diverse array of vegetation, suggesting these colossal herbivores grazed effortlessly from both towering trees and low-lying plants.

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A remarkable discovery in Queensland, Australia, has unveiled the fossil of a sauropod dinosaur named Judy, complete with preserved gut contents. This groundbreaking find provides the first direct evidence of sauropod diets, revealing that Judy, a Diamantinasaurus matildae, feasted on a diverse array of vegetation, suggesting these colossal herbivores grazed effortlessly from both towering trees and low-lying plants.