Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - The Department of Mineral Resources has announcedthe discovery of a new dinosaur species, the 10th to be found in Thailand, atPhu Wiang National Park in Khon Kaen, set to be nominated as a World Geopark byUNESCO.
This is a model of the dinosaur Phuwiangvenator yaemniyomi, the so calledhunter of Phu Wiang mountain. The medium-sized Theropods dinosaur is the latestdiscovery of a new dinosaur type, and is the largest dinosaur fossil ever foundin Thailand. The fossil was found at 9B excavation site at Phu Wiang NationalPark, Khon Kaen province.
The Department of Mineral Resources Director General, Sommai Techawan saidtoday the dinosaur has a 5-6 meter body length, and belongs in the Megaraptoraperiod. It is expected to share characteristics with dinosaurs found in Japan,such as long front and rear legs indicating fast running, along with big claws,and a narrower skeleton compared to other carnivore dinosaurs.
The fossil found was the 5th ever located in Khon Kaen, and the 10th inThailand. The department and Khon Kaen province is planning to nominate PhuWiang National Park for endorsement by UNESCO as a world geopark over the nextfour years, which would add another world-class tourism and ancient-knowledgeattraction to the country. – NNT/VNA
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