Futalognkosaurus dukei

† Futalognkosaurus dukei — a Late Cretaceous titanosaur sauropod from Neuquén Province, Argentina. Enormous herbivore estimated at ~26–30 m long and possibly >70,000 kg. 'Giant chief lizard' is one of the most complete giant titanosaurs known. Cerro Lisandro Formation; Coniacian–Turonian age.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Futalognkosaurus dukei was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.

Time Period

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Futalognkosaurus dukei lived during the Cretaceous Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 100.5 to 66.0 million years ago.

The final age of dinosaurs, featuring iconic species like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Velociraptor. Dinosaurs reached their peak diversity before the catastrophic asteroid impact at the Chicxulub crater ended the Mesozoic Era.