A NEW species of dinosaur which was discovered on a Penarth beach two years ago has gone on display.
The life size model of the Dracoraptor Hanigani is now available to view at the National Museum in Cardiff.
The new species was named after Vale brothers Nick and Rob Hanigan who made the find on Lavernock beach after a cliff fall following a storm in 2014.
The dracoraptor, meaning dragon robber, is believed to have lived around 200 million years ago was a distant early cousin of the tyrannosaurs rex.
It was a small, slim, agile animal, probably only about 70cm tall and about 200cm long, with a long tail to help it balance.
The model was created by Bob Nicholls, a paleo-artist who was commissioned to carry out the work.
Entry to the museum is free of charge.
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