New Dinosaur Species Found in New Mexico | Santa Fe News

Scientists have officially identified a new dinosaur species, Dinevenator robustus, discovered in New Mexico 73 million years ago — a small, bird-like troodontid that was likely 8 to 10 feet long and weighed around 300 pounds. Found in 2005 but only recently confirmed, this fossil adds crucial insight into ancient ecosystems of the American Southwest, highlighting how much we still uncover from Earth’s buried past. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a2f1d05ba6ac43c0