Scientists have given a colossal name to the remains of gigantic dinosaurs: Dreadnoughtus, or "fearing nothing."

Paleontologists said that the enormous dinosaur found in Argentina is estimated to tip the scales at an astounding 60 tons, equivalent to 59,300 kg or 130,734 pounds.

On Thursday, scientists announced the discovery of Dreadnoughtus and said that it was based on the well-preserved fossil remains found in southern Patagonia.

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Kenneth Lacovara, PhD, associate professor in Drexel University's College of Arts and Sciences, found the Dreadnoughtus fossil skeleton in 2005.

The neck measures 37 feet long (11.3 meters) and tail was 30 feet long (8.7 meters). It also weighed about 65 tons. which is seven times the weight of the plus-size male African elephant.

"Shockingly, skeletal evidence shows that when this 65-ton specimen died, it was not yet full grown. It is by far the best example we have of any of the most giant creatures to ever walk the planet," added Dr. Lacovara, who also led the excavation and analysis team.

The team described Dreadnoughtus as plant-eating dinosaur. They added that the bones were probably around 75 million to 77 million years old. It belonged to the titanosaur group.

According to Huffington Post, Dr. Lacovara also noted it was larger than Boeing 737-900 which only weighs 47 tons compared to 60 tons weight of the huge dinosaur.

The study also claimed that it died right after ground on which it stood turned to quicksand in the wake of a flood, based on sedimentary deposits found at the site.

The skull was not found with the remains but it revealed over 70 percent accuracy on details for the rest of the skeleton.

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