Paleontologists identify first Diplodocus fossil found in Spain
Researchers from the Fundación Conjunto Paleontológico de Teruel-Dinópolis identified a 150-million-year-old Diplodocus fossil in El Castellar, Teruel, Spain, on September 18, 2026.
Discovery at La Tejería site
The excavation team recovered fourteen exceptionally well-preserved tail vertebrae along with several chevron bones. These remains were uncovered at the La Tejería site within the Teruel province.
Size and anatomical features
The sauropod measured approximately 25 meters in length based on the preserved skeleton. Distinctive characteristics in the tail bones allowed scientists to match the specimen to the famous genus.
Implications for dinosaur migration
This find represents the first confirmed Diplodocus discovered outside North America. The presence of this giant dinosaur in Europe suggests movement between continents during the Late Jurassic period.
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