Australian palaeontologist finds new dinosaur

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Updated November 20, 2009 10:03:24

An Australian palaeontologist has unearthed the fossilised remains of a new species of dinosaur, which has prompted a re-think of dinosaur evolution. The discovery was made in South Africa and scientists believe it helps explain how dinosaurs evolved from two-legged animals into the four legged, brontosaurus the largest creature to walk the earth.

Presenter: Andrew Geoghegan, Africa Correspondent
Speaker: Dr Adam Yates, Wits University in Johannesburg,

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