Scientists discover giant “last titan” dinosaur, Southeast Asia’s largest ever
A massive new dinosaur discovered in Thailand is rewriting Southeast Asia’s prehistoric history. The newly named Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis was a colossal long-necked sauropod that weighed around 27 tonnes and lived more than 100 million years ago. Scientists believe it may be the last giant sauropod
By Science Daily
Paleontologists in Thailand have discovered the remains of a giant new sauropod species, named *Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis*, which is now confirmed as the largest dinosaur ever found in Southeast Asia. The enormous animal, which lived during the Early Cretaceous period roughly 100 million years ago, is estimated to have been 27 meters long and weighed approximately 27 tonnes. The discovery was made near a pond in the Chaiyaphum province, where fossils have been under study for a decade.
*Nagatitan* is being referred to as the 'last titan' of Thailand, as it was found in the region's youngest dinosaur-bearing rock formations. The find provides important new data on the evolution of long-necked dinosaurs and their distribution across the ancient Asian continent. Researchers noted that while *Nagatitan* is massive compared to most known species, it was still smaller than the truly colossal sauropods found in South America. The discovery reinforces Thailand's position as a major global site for paleontological research into the age of the giants.