Brachiosaurus, also known as Brachiosaurus, was a large dinosaur from the group of sauropods that were among the largest land animals ever to have existed.
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- Size and dimensions: Brachiosaurus was a huge dinosaur, reaching a length of about 25-30 meters and a weight of 30 to 60 tons. Its front limbs were much longer than its hind limbs, making this dinosaur's body more stooped.
- Characteristic body structure: A distinctive feature of Brachiosaurus was its long forelimbs, which made it able to reach vegetation at great heights. This made it able to feed on plants that other sauropods had a harder time accessing.
- Living environment: Brachiosaurs lived about 154-153 million years ago, during the Late Jurassic period. Their fossils have been discovered on various continents, including North America, Africa and Europe.
- Feed: Brachiosaurs were herbivores, feeding on low-growing vegetation such as ferns and needle trees.
- Skeletal structure: Their long neck, combined with long forelegs, enabled them to reach for food at high altitudes. The large body gained support from strong bones and thick skin.
- Discovery and name: The first fossils of a Brachiosaurus were discovered in 1900 in Colorado, United States. The name "Brachiosaurus" comes from the Greek and means "short-handed lizard."
- Brachiosaurus in culture: Due to its impressive size and distinctive appearance, Brachiosaurus has become a popular dinosaur in popular culture, often appearing in dinosaur-related books, movies and games.
- Mobility: Despite their enormous size, brachiosaurs were able to move on four legs, which differed from other sauropods that usually moved on two legs.
- Extinction: Like many other dinosaurs, brachiosaurs became extinct at the end of the Cretaceous, about 65 million years ago, probably as a result of an asteroid impact disaster or other climatic changes.
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- Long neck and hands: Brachiosaurs not only had long necks, but also long front limbs. They were longer than the hind legs, which made Brachiosaurus different from other sauropods.
- Height: Due to their long forelimbs and elongated body structure, brachiosaurs were among the tallest dinosaurs. They could reach vegetation at great heights, up to 10 meters or more.
- Unique coloration: It is uncertain exactly what the brachiosaur's coloration was, but researchers suggest that it may have been rather light-colored to reflect the sun's heat and help regulate body temperature.
- Life in different periods: Brachiosaurs lived during the Jurassic period, that is, between 201 and 145 million years ago. They were among the early sauropods that appeared on earth.
- Eating at high altitudes: The long necks of brachiosaurs allowed them to access food that other dinosaurs could not reach. This allowed them to avoid competition for food.
- Fossils in America: Many brachiosaurs have been discovered in the region of present-day North America, especially in the United States, such as Colorado and Utah.
- A floating brachiosaurus?: Some books and movies show scenes depicting brachiosaurs wading in water or swimming in lakes. However, based on the structure of their bones and anatomical features, scientists doubt that they would have been good swimmers.
- Popularity in culture: Brachiosaurs have become one of the favorite dinosaurs among children and paleontology enthusiasts. Their impressive appearance and ability to reach high make them often featured in movies, books and games.
- Differences in neck length: There are various estimates of the length of Brachiosaurus' neck. Some sources suggest that the length of their neck may have been as much as about half of their body length.
- Bone structure: Brachiosaurus fossils were quite difficult to identify, as the long bones of the front limbs were often confused with those of the hind limbs of other dinosaurs.