The fossil remains of a 155 million-year-old dinosaur, known scientifically as the Diplodocus longus, is on permanent display at Dubai Mall.
Updated: March 11, 2014, 12:00 AM
In pictures: Remains of 155 million-year-old dinosaur on display in Dubai
The remains of the creature, which has a long tail, a long slender neck and very small head, were discovered in 2008 at the Dana Quarry, in central Wyoming in the United States. Satish Kumar / The National
The specimen is that of a female adult and was found in the sleeping position. Its tail bones were injured during its lifetime, which suggests a predator’s bite or trauma during a battle. Satish Kumar / The National