Fossils discovered on the shores of Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe have unveiled a new dinosaur species, Musankwa sanyatiensis. This discovery marks only the fourth dinosaur species named from Zimbabwe, with research published in Acta Palaeontologica Polonica. Musankwa sanyatiensis and its relativesThe dinosaur was named after the houseboat “Musankwa,” which means “boy close to marriage” in the Tonga dialect. However, most known dinosaur fossils come from just ten countries, primarily in the northern hemisphere, leading to a sparse representation of African dinosaur diversity. “Based on where it sits on the dinosaur family tree, Musankwa sanyatiensis is the first dinosaur of its kind from Zimbabwe,” Dr. Chapelle explains.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 15, 2024 07:54 UTC