Boasting the equivalent weight of nine elephants, Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis had enough unique features to be considered a new species. Scientists have identified the remains of a massive new species of dinosaur in Thailand, estimated to have weighed as much as nine adult elephants. “Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis” is the largest-known dinosaur from Southeast Asia, and ⁠a member of the dinosaur lineage called sauropods, known for having long necks and tails, small heads and four columnar legs, according to a report published on Thursday in the Scientific Reports journal. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3 Philippine Congress impeaches VP Sara Duterte for second time list 2 of 3 Thailand’s Thaksin Shinawatra released from prison list 3 of 3 Dinosaurs to supercrocs: Niger’s bone keepers preserve its ancient fossils end of list The herbivore stretched 27 metres (89 feet) and weighed about 27 tonnes, according to the study referenced in the report.…