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==Paleobiology== ===Growth=== [[File:Rapetosaurus-mount-at-field-museum.jpg|thumb|left|Field Museum mount in side view]] A rare specimen of a juvenile ''Rapetosaurus'' was uncovered in a museum collection by Kristina Curry Rogers and colleagues. The specimen was estimated to weigh about 40 kilograms (88 pounds) and was likely between 39 and 77 days old by the time of its death. At the time of its hatching, the juvenile ''Rapetosaurus'' was estimated to be 3.4 kilograms (7.8 pounds) in weight. Based on bone remodeling, the juvenile sauropod was also believed to have been capable of surviving with little to no parental care. Analysis of the bones further revealed the young ''Rapetosaurus'' likely starved to death due to Cretaceous Madagascar's harsh droughts.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-baby-dinosaur-titanosaur-20160421-story.html| title = Rapetosaurus krausei: Tiny titanosaurus was just a few weeks old, scientists say - Los Angeles Times| website = [[Los Angeles Times]]| date = 21 April 2016}} </ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.livescience.com/54496-baby-dinosaur-died-of-starvation.html |title = Lap Dinos? Gigantic Sauropods Started Out Chihuahua-Size {{!}} Live Science|website = [[Live Science]]| date=21 April 2016 }}</ref><ref name=Giant2016/>
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