Spinosaurus
Spinosaurus aegyptiacus
“The Spine Lizard”
Spinosaurus, meaning 'spine lizard', was the largest carnivorous dinosaur ever discovered - even bigger than T-Rex! Its most striking feature was the tall sail on its back, formed by elongated spines up to 7 feet tall. Recent discoveries reveal it was semi-aquatic, spending much of its time in water hunting fish like a giant crocodile.
Quick Facts
Time Period
Late Cretaceous (99-93 million years ago)
Diet
carnivore
Length
50 feet (15 meters)
Weight
7 tons (6,400 kg)
Location
North Africa (Egypt, Morocco)
Fun Fact
Spinosaurus is the only known dinosaur adapted for swimming and likely spent most of its life in water!
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