Giant herbivore dinosaur fossil found in Australia

Q.  Fossils of a giant herbivorous dinosaur have been unearthed in Australia on 26th September 2015. These fossils date back to how many years ago?
- Published on 28 Sep 15

a. 500 million years ago
b. 300 million years ago
c. 100 million years ago
d. 104 million years ago

ANSWER: 104 million years ago
 
A giant herbivore dinosaur fossil dating back to more than 100 million years has been found in Australia and is believed to be from the Austrosaurus mckillopi found at Clutha Station in Queensland, Australia. This species was a herbivorous dinosaur that dwelt on land. It grew up 15 m in length with barrel like body and 4 pillar like legs. Bones found are approximately 104 million years old.

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