Brachiosaurus
Brachiosaurus altithorax
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="brachiosaurus"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Brachiosaurus was one of the tallest dinosaurs, with front legs longer than its hind legs giving it a giraffe-like posture. It could reach vegetation over 9 meters high. Its nostrils were located on top of its head.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Human Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều dài | 26.0 m | about as long as 5 cars end-to-end |
| Height | 13.0 m | — |
| Cân nặng | 56.0 t | heavier than 9 African elephants |
Diet & Feeding
Brachiosaurus 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
Brachiosaurus 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.
Discovery & Naming
| Được đặt tên bởi | Elmer S. Riggs |
| Năm khám phá | 1903 |
| Địa điểm khám phá | Grand River Valley, Colorado, USA |
Phân loại
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The giant long-necked herbivores, reaching lengths over 30 meters and weights exceeding 70 tonnes. They dominated terrestrial ecosystems for over 100 million years.
Size Comparison
At 26,0 meters long and 56000,0 kg, Brachiosaurus was about as long as 5 cars end-to-end and heavier than 9 African elephants.
Other dinosaurs from the same period:
Quick Facts
| Phân loại | Sauropoda |
| Kỷ địa chất | Jurassic Late |
| Chế độ ăn | Herbivore |
| Kích thước | 26.0m long, 13.0m tall, 56.0t |
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