New prehistoric animal identified in Tanzania after 60 years
hln.be · 24 September 2026
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Researchers in Tanzania identified a new prehistoric animal species, Dinodontosaurus isiyavamanda.
The plant-eating creature lived around 240 million years ago at the start of the dinosaur era. An international team led by Hady George from the University of Bristol published their findings in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. The animal possessed a beak, tusks, and claws. Scientists have worked for 60 years to identify the species from fossil remains.
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