webfact Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Fossils of 'shark-toothed' carnivorous dinosaur found in Thailand By Will Dunham A reconstruction of the skull of the large meat-eating dinosaur Siamraptor suwati based on fossils unearthed in Thailand is seen in this image released on October 9, 2019. Soki Hattori and Duangsuda Chokchaloemwong/Handout via REUTERS WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Fossils of a large carnivorous dinosaur that was a top predator about 115 million years ago have been unearthed in Thailand -- a brute that was among the early members of an impressive group of flesh-ripping dinosaurs known for their shark-like teeth. Scientists on Wednesday said the dinosaur, named Siamraptor suwati, was more than 26-foot-long (9 meters) long and weighed at least 3.5 tons. Siamraptor, the largest carnivorous dinosaur ever discovered in Thailand, lived during the Cretaceous Period in an environment centered on a meandering river system and preyed on plant-eating dinosaurs, the researchers said. Paleontologist Duangsuda Chokchaloemwong of Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University and Khorat Fossil Museum in Thailand said partial skeletons of four Siamraptor individuals were discovered in Korat, Thailand. The fossils include parts of the skull, backbone, limbs, hips and teeth. "Siamraptor is the largest predator in the environment and thus could be an apex predator at that point in time," said paleontologist Soki Hattori of Fukui Prefectural University and Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum in Japan. Siamraptor, meaning "robber from Thailand," sheds light on the early evolutionary history of a dinosaur group known as carcharodontosaurs. The group's best-known member is Carcharodontosaurus - meaning "shark-toothed lizard" - a dinosaur that was among largest carnivores ever on Earth, living about 90 million years ago in northern Africa and reaching about 45 feet (13.5 meters) in length. The teeth of dinosaurs in this group boasted traits resembling those of a shark, enabling efficient flesh-tearing. "The teeth of carcharodontosaurs, including Carcharodontosaurus, exhibit characteristic undulations of the surface along the margin of the thin, blade-like 'shark-tooth.' This feature is also observed in Siamraptor's teeth," Hattori added. The earliest carcharodontosaurs are known from even-older fossils from Africa and Europe, leaving the researchers surprised to find an early member of the group in Southeast Asia. The carcharodontosaurs are part of a larger dinosaur assemblage called theropods that encompasses all the carnivorous dinosaurs including the likes of Tyrannosaurus rex, which lived in North America at the end of the age of dinosaurs some 66 million years ago, as well as birds. The carcharodontosaurs differed from some of the more heavily built theropods like Tyrannosaurus. "They have a lightly constructed, narrow skull with horns or crests on their skull roof, and relatively robust forelimbs with three fingers," Hattori said. The study, part of a research collaboration called the Japan-Thailand Dinosaur Project, was published in the journal PLOS One. (Reporting by Will Dunham; Editing by Sandra Maler) -- © Copyright Reuters 2019-10-10 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 One of them is still alive; my mother-in-law! Seriously, this was a big beast. I collect fossils and always admire what they were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 14 minutes ago, webfact said: 'shark-toothed' carnivorous dinosaur found in Thailand i thought it was another story about the Thai cabinet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 33 minutes ago, webfact said: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Fossils of a large carnivorous dinosaur that was a top predator about 115 million years ago have been unearthed in Thailand -- a brute that was among the early members of an impressive group of flesh-ripping dinosaurs known for their shark-like teeth. Amazingly enough...decedents of this primitive beast still lurk in the dark, putrid swamps of 21st century Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan grice Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 I often wonder if anyone realy gives a rats ass about such info.Relate this to yer Mates Lunchtime, and they go to sleep.!.????[emoji481]Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 3 hours ago, webfact said: Fossils of 'shark-toothed' carnivorous dinosaur found in Thailand Where? In parliament? Is it perhaps related to Prawitosaurus horologiae? Or Prayutharaptor singasongus? Thammanatus drugtrafficus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 I liked this , I , many years ago collected fossils . So there . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan grice Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 I liked this , I , many years ago collected fossils . So there .Bet yer After Dinner Speeches are captivating .????????Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaoloR Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Quote I often wonder if anyone realy gives a rats ass about such info.Relate this to yer Mates Lunchtime, and they go to sleep.! I often wonder how ignorant people such as "yer mate" above manage in their lives. He obviously gave a "rat's ass" as he took the trouble to read and post - maybe that irony is beyond him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Fossil collecting seems quite a hobby among young Thai women too ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 9 hours ago, webfact said: leaving the researchers surprised to find an early member of the group in Southeast Asia Early sex-touristsaur .. 9 hours ago, webfact said: Siamraptor, meaning "robber from Thailand," Hahaha .. nice one .. Good nickname for my Thai bird that .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 9 hours ago, webfact said: Fossils of 'shark-toothed' carnivorous dinosaur found in Thailand They were delicious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 9 hours ago, Hayduke said: Amazingly enough...decedents of this primitive beast still lurk in the dark, putrid swamps of 21st century Thailand. Is this the modern day version of " Siam Raptor "? Your guess is a good as mine " Siam Raptor " ... A fitting name ( Why is it not Thailand Raptor " ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasyFingers Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 2 hours ago, PaoloR said: I often wonder how ignorant people such as "yer mate" above manage in their lives. He obviously gave a "rat's ass" as he took the trouble to read and post - maybe that irony is beyond him? You cannot help some people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentwants2run Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Enjoy fossil hunting/collecting myself. Went on a dig in Montana, USA once... excavated a meter long femur! Wonderful stuff! After dinner speeches are fascinating, to like-minded people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 6 hours ago, sirineou said: They were delicious Don't tell that the Vegans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 I don't won't to open a new topic but is it nice to talk to other posters without being abused, OK 123 here we go but I am save for now because it is the time when all the posters sleep ???? Have a nice day every body Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan grice Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 You cannot help some people.Indeed , some Folks enjoy Synchronized Swiming, along with bits of dead animals.????????Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 On 10/10/2019 at 7:23 AM, webfact said: Siamraptor, meaning "robber from Thailand," sheds light on the early evolutionary history of a dinosaur group known as carcharodontosaurs. There's a few living specimens still walking around in high places.... who said Thais didn't evolve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas J Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 On 10/10/2019 at 7:38 AM, mikebell said: i thought it was another story about the Thai cabinet. I thought it was a story about Thai immigration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac98 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 18 hours ago, sirineou said: They were delicious Taste like chicken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 On 10/10/2019 at 10:37 AM, Misterwhisper said: Where? In parliament? Is it perhaps related to Prawitosaurus horologiae? Or Prayutharaptor singasongus? Thammanatus drugtrafficus? No 1 is missing 'Multis' I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiochaser Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 On 10/10/2019 at 12:13 PM, White Christmas13 said: Don't tell that the Vegans Didn't the Siamraptor eat all the vegans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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