The Types of Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs are by far the most fascinating creatures to humankind that once lived on the planet that we do now. There are endless theories, studies, and rumours when it comes to the species of dinosaurs. Apart from this, dinosaurs have always been an attraction to kids and adults alike. Dinosaurs have huge bodies, sharp teeth, strong legs, and gigantic posture. Kids love them and so are the adults, no wonder film franchises like Jurassic Park that is solely based on dinosaurs are so successful throughout the years. Therefore, Podium brings you a guide to the types of dinosaurs that graced this planet and everything about these fascinating creatures.

Finding dinosaur fossils is not a rarity. Although it is rare to find complete dinosaur fossils and that is what makes it tough for scientists. Scientists and the people who study this field of work have to put all these fossils together and create a picture of dinosaurs in their heads, solely based on imagination and assumption. Thus, it is extremely difficult to give an accurate measurement of a dinosaur’s height and size. Different sources and websites state different results. Let’s look at the types of dinosaurs now.

Argentinosaurus

The very first fossils of this species of dinosaurs were found in Argentina in the South America region. After studying the fossils and their state, it was concluded that these dinosaurs lived on this planet around 100 million years back. Argentinosaurus was one of the largest dinosaurs to exist at the time of their existence on the planet Earth. The height of an Argentinosaurus is 70 feet (21.4 meters), about the size of a six-story building. The length of an Argentinosaurus was 120 feet (36.6 meters). Three long school buses end to end. Argentinosaurus was a herbivorous creature. Argentinosaurus is known for its long necks, tails, and long spine. Unfortunately, the complete discovery of the fossils of this species has not been successful. This is one of the main reasons why there is a lack of information regarding Argentinosaurus.

Patagotitan

The first few fossils of these dinosaurs were found in 2012 in Argentina as well. After evaluating the fossils, it was found that these dinosaurs belonged to the massive dinosaur group of Titanosaurus. Patagotitan was 122 feet long (37 meters) and was 20 feet high (6 meters) at the shoulder. Patagotitan is also a herbivorous just like Argentinosaurus. Patagotitans used to survive by using their long necks to eat the grass off the trees. A total of six Patagotitan fossils were found in Argentina. It was 100 million years old.

Tyrannosaurus

The Tyrannosaurus are by far the largest not to mention the most dangerous dinosaurs under the meat-eating category. To start with this type of dinosaur is native to Eurasia and Cretaceous North America. Most people refer to this type of dinosaurs as the killing machines of that late Cretaceous period. That is because these dinosaurs appear huge and have powerful trunk legs and carnivorous teeth. Hence, these dinosaurs are known to prey on the smaller breed relentlessly. You would be surprised that Tyrannosaurus even preyed on the smaller herbivore dinosaurs as well as other theropods. The most famous type of Tyrannosaur is the Tyrannosaur Rex. Since the Tyrannosaurus are typically theropods, they lie in the same group as the Raptors and Dino Birds.

Sauropods

Just like the Tyrannosaurus, the Sauropods were also the true giants that dominated the dinosaur family. Some of the Sauropods could grow up to 1,000 feet and maybe weigh up to 100 tons. You would easily identify the Sauropods as they are characterized by their long necks, thick squat bodies, and long tails. The Sauropods unlike the Tyrannosaurus, were dominant herbivores, especially in the period. Although still, the other armoured branch of the same known as Titanosaurus lived on during the Cretaceous period. The most popular Sauropods are found in the Genus, Apatosaurus, Brachiosaurus, and Diplodocus.

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