First Diplodocus fossils found outside of United States

This huge guy was 83-feet long and a member of the longest land animals ever known. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Until now, all Diplodocus remains had been found in the U.S. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy . Diplodocus is a famous genus of giant sauropod dinosaurs with small heads and long, whip-like tails that lived in the Late Jurassic period (155 to 145 million years ago).