Senior dinosaur: Huge prehistoric beast skeleton bigger than a blue whale and heavier than Dippy the diplodocus will be on display at the history museum
- Titanosaurs were a group of gigantic, long-necked herbivorous dinosaurs
- Giant Dinosaurs Were Found On Every Continent 100 Million Years Ago
- The new exhibition will only narrowly fit into the enormous 9-meter-tall Waterhouse Gallery
For those wondering how big the Natural History Museum’s new dinosaur is, the clue is in the name.
A titanosaur skeleton, the most complete giant dinosaur remains ever discovered, will be on display next year.
The exhibit is four times heavier than the museum’s famous Dippy the diplodocus and 40 feet longer than its blue whale, Hope.
Patagotitan mayorum, to give the titanosaur its Latin name, will only narrowly fit into the massive 30-foot-tall Waterhouse Gallery.

Titanosaurs were a diverse group of gigantic, long-necked herbivorous dinosaurs found on every continent 100 million years ago
Professor Paul Barrett, the museum’s fossil expert, said: “Weight comparable to that of more than nine African elephants, this showpiece specimen will inspire visitors to care for some of the world’s largest and most beautiful creatures. vulnerable people on the planet, who face similar challenges to their survival.”
Titanosaurs were the last major group of sauropod dinosaurs before the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event around 65 million years ago.
Like other sauropods, titanosaurs were herbivorous quadrupeds with long tails, long necks, and small heads.
However, they differed from other sauropods in that titanosaur bodies were stockier and their limbs produced a wider stance than other sauropods.
Titanosaur fossils have been found on every continent except Antarctica and include around 40 species.
The group contains the largest known land animals, some even approaching the size of modern whales.
The London museum’s patagotitan, discovered in South America, was estimated to be 121 feet long and weighed 65 tons. He was loaned to the UK from Argentina.
Dr. Alex Burch, Director of Public Programs at the Museum, said: “We are thrilled that Patagotitan, the most complete giant dinosaur ever discovered, is making its European debut here at the Museum of Natural History, home of the dinosaur.

A Titanosaur Skeleton, The Most Complete Giant Dinosaur Remains Ever Discovered, Will Be Showcased Next Year

The London museum’s patagotitan, discovered in South America, was estimated to be 121 feet long and weighed 65 tons. He was loaned to the UK from Argentina
“Our fascination with dinosaurs provides the perfect opportunity to inspire and educate the next generation about the natural world, and empower them to take action for the planet.”
The Egidio Feruglio Paleontological Museum (MEF) is located in Argentina.
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