The World's Largest Dinosaur

If you visit Peterborough Cathedral, you're in for a surprise! A model of the world's largest dinosaur, a titanosaur, is now on display at the cathedral. This massive dinosaur is 37 meters long and 6 meters high.

Patagotitan Mayorum

This dinosaur is called Patagotitan mayorum and was discovered in Argentina in 2010. Scientists are excited to learn more about how this dinosaur lived and grew. It's the largest and most complete dinosaur fossil ever found.

A New Exhibition

This dinosaur model usually lives in the London Natural History Museum, but now it's visiting Peterborough Cathedral. This is the first time the exhibition has been shown outside of the capital. Professor Paul Barrett said that this dinosaur is enormous and weighs around 60 tons.

Local Connection

Professor Barrett also said that this dinosaur has a connection to the Peterborough area. Some of its early relatives were found in brick pits around Peterborough. This means that the dinosaur has a local relative.

Exhibition Dates

The dinosaur model will be on display at Peterborough Cathedral until the end of May. If you're in the area, you can visit the cathedral to see this massive dinosaur.

Did You Know?

Dinosaurs first appeared 230 million years ago and became extinct 65 million years ago. Titanosaurs are one of the largest families of dinosaurs. These dinosaurs ate plants and moved very slowly.

Conclusion

The world's largest dinosaur is visiting Peterborough Cathedral. This massive dinosaur has helped scientists learn more about dinosaurs. If you're in the area, you can visit the cathedral to see it. It's a great opportunity to learn about dinosaurs!