New species of dinosaur that grew to four metres long discovered in Chile

Scientists have discovered the remains of a new species of duck-billed dinosaurs in Chile. Gonkoken nanoi is the name of this previously unknown dinosaur species, which took refuge in the Chilean Patagonia and reached up to four meters long and weighed one ton. This investigation started almost a decade ago after an expedition of the Chilean Antarctic Institute discovered fragments of yellowish bones at the bottom of a hillside in the Las Chinas River Valley, an area near the Torres del Paine (in Chilean Patagonia) that has been the epicentre of important paleontological discoveries in recent years. Scientists not only managed to identify the new dinosaur species, but have also digitally reconstructed its skeleton. Watch more on Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/lifestyle/chile-dinosaur-species-discovery-history-b2360054.html Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB