Diplodocus carnegii

†Diplodocus carnegii is a diplodocid sauropod from the Morrison Formation of the western USA, named after Andrew Carnegie who funded its discovery. Among the most complete sauropod skeletons known, it measures ~26 m. Casts of Carnegie's specimen ('Dippy') were gifted to nine major world museums, making it one of the most recognizable dinosaurs globally.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Diplodocus carnegii 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

Jurassic Late Mesozoic Era

Diplodocus carnegii lived during the Jurassic Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 161.5 to 145.0 million years ago.

One of the most iconic periods for dinosaurs. Giant sauropods like Brachiosaurus and Diplodocus roamed alongside predators like Allosaurus. Archaeopteryx, the earliest known bird, appeared. The Morrison Formation preserves an extraordinary fossil record from this time.