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Project Exploration - Paleontology Education and Dinosaur Exhibits
Using the wonders of science to inspire city kids
950 East 61st Street Chicago, IL 60637 • 773.834.7614 • F.773.834.7625   
 
  Jobaria tiguidensis
"Africa's Dinosaur Giant"
   
Jobaria tiguidensis
Illustration by C. Abraczinskas and P. Sereno
 
Type:
  Sauropod, plant eater
   
Age:
  135 Million years old
   
Height at hip:
  15 feet
   

Length:

 

70 feet

   
Discovery site:
  Niger, West Africa
   
Jobaria  
 
Notes:
 

Jobaria was discovered in 1997. It was a primitive, long-necked dinosaur discovered in a mass-death site in the Sahara. With over 95% of its skeleton preserved, Joabaria is the most complete long-necked dinosaur ever discovered from the Cretaceous period. It was the centerpiece of the "Dinosaur Giants" exhibit at Navy Pier from January 14- March 19, 2000.

 

 

Press Releases:
  http://www.nationalgeographic.com/events/releases/pr991111.html

More information about Jobaria can be found at our Jobaria web site.
   
   
 
 
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