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New Dinosaur Species Discovered in Wales: Newtonsaurus cambrensis

9/13/2025

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Researchers at the University of Bristol discovered a new dinosaur species, Newtonsaurus cambrensis, from a fossil jawbone found in 1899 in South Wales.
The 28 cm jawbone, analyzed with modern digital scanning and 3D reconstruction, indicates the dinosaur was 5-7 meters long, unusually large for a Triassic theropod.
The study, published in the Proceedings of the Geologists’ Association, emphasizes the importance of historic collections in paleontology.
Experts suggest that Wales may contain more undiscovered dinosaur fossils due to its unique Triassic fossil beds.

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Researchers at the University of Bristol discovered a new dinosaur species, Newtonsaurus cambrensis, from a fossil jawbone found in 1899 in South Wales.
The 28 cm jawbone, analyzed with modern digital scanning and 3D reconstruction, indicates the dinosaur was 5-7 meters long, unusually large for a Triassic theropod.
The study, published in the Proceedings of the Geologists’ Association, emphasizes the importance of historic collections in paleontology.
Experts suggest that Wales may contain more undiscovered dinosaur fossils due to its unique Triassic fossil beds.