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New Documentary Explores Lesser-Known Dinosaurs of Gondwana

France 5 airs 'L'Autre Monde des Dinosaures,' revealing discoveries about southern hemisphere dinosaurs.

  • The documentary highlights dinosaurs from the supercontinent Gondwana, which included parts of present-day South America, Africa, and Antarctica.
  • Recent fossil discoveries in regions like Patagonia showcase massive herbivores like the Puertasaurus, which could reach lengths of 30 meters.
  • Carnivorous dinosaurs such as the Maip macrothorax, reminiscent of velociraptors, are also featured with their unique physical traits.
  • The film combines scientific research with 3D animations to bring these ancient creatures to life for viewers.
  • Scientists question whether southern hemisphere dinosaurs survived longer after the meteorite impact that caused mass extinction 66 million years ago.
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