(Level: Intermediate / B1 / **)
Argentinosaurus Picture credit: BBC |
Paleontologists believe they have unearthed the fossils of some of the tallest and heaviest creatures to have ever walked the earth.
The bones are believed to be from massive herbivores named titanosaurs and were found about 250 km west of Trelew, Patagonia.
Trelew, Patagonia, Argentina Map credit: wordwomanpartialellipsisofthesun.blogspot.be |
Before watching
The following words could be useful:
the thigh bone: the femur
to unearth: to find something that was buried
Titanosaur Picture credit: BBC |
While watching
Answer the following questions in French:
- What do we know now about the prehistoric individuals unearthed in Pentagonia?
- How can the scientists make sure these creatures were really the largest ones to have ever walked the earth?
The femur of the titanosaur Photo credit: BBC |
You can also watch the report on the BBC site by clicking HERE
When you are finished, you can check your answers
1
le plus grand et le plus pesant dinosaure connu à ce jour; l'équivalent en poids de 14 éléphants réunis et en hauteur d'un bâtiment de 7 étages.
La taille du fémur correspond à celle d'un homme adulte.
2
Les scientifiques mesurent les parties du squelette de manière adéquate et précise pour être sûrs qu'il s'agit bel et bien de l'animal le plus titanesque jamais retrouvé!