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Zimbabwe has its own unique dinosaurs, distinct from those found in South Africa, according to new research. This discovery sheds light on the early stages of dinosaur evolution. The newly identified species, Musango matusadonaensis, is a sauropodomorph dinosaur, which eventually gave rise to the long-necked giants like Diplodocus.
Measuring about 4.5 meters (15 feet) in length and weighing 220 kilograms (485 pounds), this subadult dinosaur was found in the bank of the Nyamasango River near Musango Island. The lack of a preserved skull means its diet remains unknown, but its relatives were likely herbivores. What sets Zimbabwean dinosaurs apart is their uniqueness, with no direct relatives identified in South African sites.
This rarity is attributed to environmental differences, with Zimbabwe's climate being different from South Africa's. Further exploration of Kariba's shoreline, where these fossils were discovered, promises more insights into early dinosaur evolution.
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