Titanosaurs
(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
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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:

1. What do we know now about the prehistoric individuals unearthed in Pentagonia? 
2. 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!