DR ‹ › A dinosaur that roamed eastern Morocco more than 100 million years ago has been brought back to light by Moroccan researchers. Scientists from the Faculty of Sciences at Mohammed I University of Oujda, working alongside international researchers, have uncovered the remains of a previously unknown dinosaur skeleton in Morocco's Oriental region. The discovery was announced by president of Mohammed I University in Oujda, Yassine Zarhloule, on his official Facebook page, describing it as a major scientific achievement for the university. Researchers spent many years assembling the dinosaur's remains, which were discovered in the Tendrara area. The dinosaur belongs to the herbivorous family, one of the two main groups that lived in Morocco alongside carnivorous species, a source from the faculty told SNRTnews. Project supervisor Lahbib Boudchiche, a professor at the faculty, said the discovery is «still in the research and study phase», noting that the scientific work has not yet been finalized and that the full results will be revealed once all stages of analysis are completed. Once the research and analysis are completed, the skeleton is expected to be displayed at the university's Museum of Archaeology and Heritage at the Faculty of Sciences in Oujda, allowing students, researchers, and visitors to explore part of the region's natural history dating back millions of years.
