Voltaire Paes Neto

Voltaire Paes Neto is a prominent Brazilian paleontologist and the lead author of a groundbreaking study that identified a new dinosaur species, Itaguyra Occulta, from fossils found in Rio Grande do Sul. His research suggests that this species could be among the oldest dinosaurs in the world, providing critical insights into the evolutionary history of dinosaurs and the ancient ecosystems of South America.