A new species of dinosaur that lived 75 million years ago was discovered in Spain

The fossils were found during the construction of a high-speed rail line in the region.

Scientists discovered a completely new species of long-necked dinosaurs, whose age reaches 75 million years, which caused a real sensation in Spain.

The Daily Star writes about it.

The colossal find is among a treasure trove of more than 12,000 fossils found since 2007 during the laying of track for the Madrid-Levante high-speed rail network (AVE).

These old bones weren't just a pile of history, they led to the identification of a whole host of previously unknown species, allowing researchers to delve deeper into what life was like in the Late Cretaceous.

Portuguese fossil hunter Dr. Pedro Mocho, who is leading the team, named the new sauropod found in the Cuenca area, Spain, Qunkasaura pintiquiniestra. The name, full of references to geography,…