Researchers Discover New Species of Dinosaur in Tanzania

A new species of titanosaurian dinosaur was discovered in Tanzania's Rukwa Rift Basin. This rare find is one of only four named from Africa. The species is smaller than other titanosaurs and has unique features. The discovery offers insights into species evolution in sub-Saharan Africa and contributes to understanding titanosaurians' global habitats during the Cretaceous period.

Where was the new species of titanosaurian dinosaur discovered?

• In the Sahara Desert

• In the Amazon Rainforest

• In the Gobi Desert

• In the Rukwa Rift Basin

How many titanosaurs have been named from Africa before this discovery?

• Two

• Four

• Six

• Eight

What sets the newly discovered titanosaurian apart from other species?

• Its ability to fly

• Its distinctive features

• Its larger size

• Its aquatic nature

What does the discovery of the new titanosaurian species contribute to?

• Understanding of marine life

• Knowledge of ancient human civilizations

• Development of new technology

• Insights into species evolution in sub-Saharan Africa

During which period did the titanosaurians live across the globe?

• Permian

• Cretaceous

• Triassic

• Jurassic