Tag: Patagonia
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Big lego: How the largest dinosaur found was brought to Science Centre Singapore
The giant makes its grand entrance Singapore is hosting a creature that dwarfs most others in the natural world. The Patagotitan mayorum, the largest known dinosaur, stands about 6 metres tall and would have stretched across three badminton courts in life. Today, it dominates a new exhibition, Dinosaurs | Extinctions | Us, at Science Centre…
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Big lego Behemoth: Patagotitan mayorum Arrives at Science Centre Singapore
Patagotitan mayorum lands in Singapore Rising to about 6 metres and spanning the length of three badminton courts, Patagotitan mayorum dominates the hall at Science Centre Singapore. This Cretaceous giant would have roamed the forests of Patagonia around 100 million years ago, grazing on vegetation with the help of a long neck. Today, it travels…
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The Vanishing Giants: A Glimpse into Patagonia’s Glacier Retreat
Patagonia, a pristine marvel located in southern Chile, is a land of stunning contrasts: from its azure lakes to towering peaks, and from thick forests to the sprawling glacial landscapes. However, the breathtaking beauty of this unique region is becoming increasingly threatened by climate change; and the history of its transformation is captured vividly in…
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The Melting Giants: A Story of Patagonia’s Glaciers
Nestled deep within Chile’s Patagonia region lies a breathtaking landscape of towering mountains, shimmering lakes, and expansive glaciers, a land where time seems to stand still. But as the years progress, these majestic glaciers are undergoing a dramatic transformation that tells a tale of climate change and environmental shifts. On September 18, 1986, the Patagonian…
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The Vanishing Giants of Patagonia
In the stunning landscapes of Chilean Patagonia, the awe-inspiring glaciers once stood as monumental giants, but recent years have painted a starkly different picture. On September 18, 1986, the glaciers of this mesmerizing region were sprawling, majestic, and abundant. This image assiduously captured a time when nature’s icy giants ruled over the land, reflecting the…