Ever wondered why some dinosaurs had small arms? Looks like scientists have found a possible answer. 🦖
A team of scientists in Argentina say they have discovered a new giant predatory dinosaur that had a huge head - but tiny arms for its size.the scientists say extensive skeletal remains of a previously unknown species were dug up in northern Patagonia.The scientists believe small limbs gave the carnivores survival advantages.
"They may have used the arms for reproductive behaviour such as holding the female during mating or support themselves to stand back up after a break or a fall," he added.
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