A new dinosaur species, Qunkasaura Pintiquiniestra, has been discovered at the Lo Hueco fossil site near Cuenca, Spain, more than a decade after it was uncovered during a rail construction project.
The dinosaur, dating back 72 million years to the late Cretaceous period, is a unique titanosaur with an unusual tail morphology, similar to species found in South America. Its large size is particularly remarkable, given Europe’s fragmented habitats during that era.
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The Lo Hueco site, now protected by the Spanish government, continues to yield significant fossil finds, with researchers expecting further discoveries in future excavations.
Qunkasaura Pintiquiniestra Dinosaur
A new dinosaur species, Qunkasaura pintiquiniestra, has been discovered in Spain.The species was found at the Lo Hueco fossil site near Cuenca, originally uncovered during a rail construction project.
The dinosaur dates back 72 million years to the late Cretaceous period.It is a titanosaur with a rare tail morphology, resembling species from South America.The large size of the dinosaur is notable, given Europe’s restricted habitats at the time.The Lo Hueco site is protected by the Spanish government, with further fossil discoveries anticipated.
