Dr Diego Pol

Dr. Diego Pol, a palaeontologist and lead excavator of the Patagotitan, shares the astonishing story of the largest dinosaur ever discovered. He recounts how a shepherd stumbled upon a massive bone in Patagonia, prompting a thrilling excavation that revealed over 150 bones from six enormous titanosaur skeletons. Pol discusses the challenges of organizing a large-scale dig and the excitement surrounding the discovery, estimated to be a staggering 40 meters long and weighing 77 tonnes. He also reflects on the media frenzy and the dinosaur's official naming in honor of the region's landowners.