Newly-Discovered Baby Titanosaur Sheds Light on Dinosaurs' Early Life

A preserved partial skeleton of a tiny dinosaur found in Madagascar has provided insights into the life of young dinosaurs. Led by Professor Christy Curry Rogers, a research team used advanced technology to study the bones of a baby Rapetosaurus. They discovered that these dinosaurs were active and independent from birth, capable of surviving in harsh environments without parental care. The findings, published in Science, highlight the resilience and adaptability of these ancient creatures.

What was the initial storage location of the newborn hippopotamus skeleton?

• In a private collection

• In a museum exhibit

• In a university laboratory

• With fossil turtles and crocodiles

Who led the research team that discovered the significance of the tiny bones?

• Professor Ian Malcolm

• Dr. Alan Grant

• Professor Christy Curry Rogers

• Dr. Ellie Sattler

What technology did the team use to study the Rupitosaurus bones?

• X-ray machines

• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

• High-powered CT scanner and microscopes

• Ultrasound devices

What was the estimated weight of the newly hatched dinosaur?

• Around 5 pounds

• Around 7 pounds

• Around 10 pounds

• Around 12 pounds

What was the fate of the baby Rapetosaurus after hatching?

• It was relocated to a safer environment

• It was cared for by its parents

• It survived independently but died of starvation

• It was captured by predators