Rare Nearly Complete Titanosaur Skeleton Unearthed in France

Discovered by an amateur paleontologist and his dog, the 70 million-year-old fossil offers new insights into Late Cretaceous fauna.

A nearly complete Titanosaur skeleton, discovered in France by amateur paleontologist Damien Boschetto and his dog, is estimated to be 70 million years old.
The discovery was made in May 2022 in Montouliers, France, but was kept secret until the excavation was completed to protect the site.
The Titanosaur skeleton, which is about 70% complete and 10 meters long, was found in an almost original anatomical position, a rarity for such fossils in Europe.
The find includes other dinosaur and vertebrate fossils, suggesting the area is rich in Late Cretaceous fauna.
The fossils are currently housed at the Cruzy Museum, with plans for further research and hopes to expand the museum to accommodate the collection.