- Brachiosaurus - Wikipedia
Brachiosaurus ( ˌbrækiəˈsɔːrəs ) is a genus of sauropod dinosaur that lived in North America during the Late Jurassic, about 155 6 to 145 5 million years ago It was first described by American paleontologist Elmer S Riggs in 1903 from fossils found in the Colorado River valley in western Colorado, United States
- Brachiosaur | Sauropod Dinosaur, Jurassic Period | Britannica
Brachiosaur, (genus Brachiosaurus), any member or relative of the dinosaur genus Brachiosaurus, which lived 150 million to 130 million years ago from the Late Jurassic to the Early Cretaceous Period
- 10 Facts About Brachiosaurus, the Giraffe-Like Dinosaur - ThoughtCo
The long-necked, long-tailed Brachiosaurus wasn't the biggest sauropod (which means giant, four-legged dinosaur) ever to walk the Earth, but it still ranks among the most popular dinosaurs in history, alongside Diplodocus and Apatosaurus Learn more with 10 fascinating Brachiosaurus facts
- Brachiosaurus - Natural History Museum
Brachiosaurus ’ front legs – its ‘arms’ – were longer than its back legs This gave the dinosaur a distinctive upward-tilted body posture, which – along with its long neck – made Brachiosaurus very well adapted for feeding on tall trees
- Brachiosaurus - National Geographic Kids
Stretching up its long neck, the creature rips off pine needles and leaves that few other dinos can reach This huge plant-eater is Brachiosaurus, and it’s one of the biggest animals that’s ever
- Brachiosaurus Animal Facts - Brachiosaurus - A-Z Animals
As one of the most recognizable dinosaurs, the popular Brachiosaurus was a well-known herbivore that liked to munch on leaves with its long, long neck Brachiosaurus actually refers to an entire genus of dinosaurs that lived during the Late Jurassic period
- Brachiosaurus | The Giant of the Jurassic Period
Brachiosaurus, or ‘arm lizard’, derives its name from the unusual structure of its front limbs being longer than its hind limbs This unique configuration, quite unlike most other dinosaurs, gave it a giraffe-like stance with its head perpetually reaching towards the sky
- How Big Were Brachiosaurus? Size, Weight, and Height
The Brachiosaurus, meaning “arm lizard,” is one of the largest land animals to have ever walked the Earth This herbivore, a member of the sauropod family, lived in North America during the Late Jurassic period, approximately 154 to 150 million years ago Its size represents a peak in the evolution of terrestrial gigantism Determining its true scale—how heavy, long, and tall it was
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