First confirmed Diplodocus outside North America reshapes Late Jurassic migration picture

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What happened

In a discovery that challenges our understanding of dinosaur distribution during the Late Jurassic period, paleontologists have identified the first evidence of the iconic Diplodocus outside North America.

Key facts

  • In a discovery that challenges our understanding of dinosaur distribution during the Late Jurassic period, paleontologists have identified the first evidence of the iconic Diplodocus outside North America.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:06:43 UTC.

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