Thailand's 'Jurassic Park' shines light on dinosaur evolution
Researchers said the fossils help fill a gap in dinosaur evolution and may lead to more species as excavations continue.
- Researchers in Northeastern Thailand identified two new dinosaur species from prehistoric fossils, including Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur, Nagatitan, and the long-necked Uragasaurus.
- Northeastern Thailand's dry climate and sparse vegetation expose fossil-bearing rocks, while sedimentary layers provide ideal conditions to preserve prehistoric remains from millions of years ago.
- Richard Cloutier, a professor of palaeontology visiting from Canada, called Thailand a "hotspot for research and discovery," noting specimens act as "missing jigsaw pieces" for evolutionary connections.
- Researchers at Mahasarakham University hope to confirm Thailand's 16th species within months, as the "dinosaur rush" boosts the region's fledgling tourism industry.
- Despite discoveries, paleontologist Suravech Suteethorn noted funding remains limited as he and his father, Varavudh Suteethorn, continue excavating fossils at Phu Wiang National Park.
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It is in the Khon Kaen valley that the first Thai dinosaur was discovered in 1973. More and more tourists are now coming to this country, better known for its beaches and beaches.
Recent titanic discoveries of dinosaur fossils in the north-east of the country create an exceptional craze among local researchers. Despite limited funding, this rise in paleontology is possible thanks to tourism.
Thailand has become the "neuralgic center" of paleontological research in Southeast Asia. In the north-east of the country, there are numerous fossils of prehistoric reptiles.
Thailand's 'Jurassic Park' shines light on dinosaur evolution
Researchers have found a trove of dinosaur fossils across the region, which holds the country's richest deposits, offering insight into the creatures that roamed the planet millions of years ago. Prehistoric specimens from the region's sun-baked soil were identified this year as two new species -- Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis and the long-necked Uragasaurus kalasinensis. They are the latest discoveries in a series …
Mainly known for its rice fields and spicy cuisine, the Isan region is now known as the Thai "Jurassic Park". Its arid soil is full of fossils that have made it possible this year to identify two new species: Nagatitan...
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