Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Dinosaurs In Antarctica


Sauropoda, a large bodied, herbivore dinosaur has been discovered in Antarcitica by Dr. Ignacio Alejandro Cerda. Sauropoda is the second most diverse group of dinosaurs, with more than 150 recognized species. It includes the largest terrestrial vertebrates that ever existed. Although many sauropod remains have been discovered in North and South America, Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe, there is no previous record of sauropoda in Antarctica. The authors conclude: "Our discovery, and subsequent report, of these sauropod dinosaur remains from Antarctica improves our current knowledge of the dinosaurian faunas during the Late Cretaceous on this continent."*The Cretaceous Period spanned 99.6-65.5 million years ago, and ended with the extinction of the dinosaurs.  Legend says that the Sauropoda still roams the vastness of Anarctica.  The recovery of an old ancestor is said to have disturbed the long sleep of ancient dinosaur souls and provide a catalyst for a rebirthing is a long lost creature.  All local Inuit told reporters, "You'll be dinosorry." 

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