Brachiosaurus
Brachiosaurus altithorax
“Arm Lizard”
Brachiosaurus, meaning 'arm lizard' (due to its longer front legs), was one of the tallest dinosaurs ever. Standing at over 40 feet tall, it could reach vegetation that other dinosaurs couldn't access. Unlike most sauropods, its front legs were longer than its back legs, giving it an upward-sloping posture perfect for browsing tall trees.
Quick Facts
Time Period
Late Jurassic (154-150 million years ago)
Diet
herbivore
Length
85 feet (26 meters)
Weight
58 tons (52,000 kg)
Location
North America, Africa
Fun Fact
Brachiosaurus needed to eat about 400 pounds of plants every single day!
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