reveals new theories about dinosaurs every day. Until recently, paleontologists thought that plant- eating dinosaurs had long necks so they could reach leaves on the highest branches of the tallest trees. But today, they believe it’s more likely that dinosaurs needed the length to move their necks from side to side so they could feed on several trees nearby without having to walk around. This titanosaur had a neck that was over forty feet long! RESEARCH
While Pablo arranged for more supplies, the team ! nally uncovered the neck bones! And ! fteen of them seemed to belong to the same dinosaur. Diego got busy taking measurements. “This dinosaur’s neck may have been longer than a school bus!”
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