Paleontologists have identified a new species of "talkative" dinosaurs

The species is called Tlatolophus galorum. Its tail was discovered in the General Cepeda area in the northern state of Coahuila in 2013

year. As excavations continued, scientists found 80% of his skull, a 1.32 m crest, a femur and a shoulder. 

The name Tlatolophus comes from the local Nahuatl language, where tlahtolli means a word or statement, and lophus from Greek means a comb.

The authors note that the species had ears capable ofhear low frequency sounds. From this they conclude that the species was quite peaceful, but talkative. Palaeontologists also believe that dinosaurs made loud noises to scare away predators, and also vocalized their desire to mate.  

About 72 or 73 million years ago, a huge herbivorous dinosaur died in a former body of water. There were many sediments in which it had been preserved for centuries. 

Statement by the authors of the work

The authors also note that the shape of the animal's crest is similar to that used by the Mesoamericans in ancient manuscripts.

Now scientists continue to research the findings, the journal has published interim findings, they note.

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