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New dinosaur discovered in Argentina
Scientists have discovered the remains of a new dinosaur - feasting on an ancient crocodile bone.
The new find in Argentina hails from a mysterious group of dinosaurs called megaraptorans - and was thought to be 23ft long. It probably lived between 66 and 70 million years ago - close to the time dinosaurs went extinct - and was at least 19 years old when it died, although scientists do not know what killed it.
Researchers said they uncovered part of a skull as well as an arm, leg and tail bones from the Lago Colhue Huapi rock formation in Patagonia. They noticed unique features in the bones that made them realise this could be a new species.
The front leg bone pressed against its jaws - belonging to an ancient relative of crocodiles - could reveal clues to its diet. Read more:New dinosaur named after yachtswomanFossils reveal dinosaur's amazing armour Megaraptorans prowled across what is now South America, Australia and parts of Asia, splitting off into different species over millions of years, according to experts.
They were known for their stretched-out skulls and "huge and very powerful claws.
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