Argentinosaurus
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Argentinosaurus
Argentinosaurus huinculensis
Argentinosaurus was a prehistoric dinosaur known for its distinctive features. Scientists study its bones to learn about how dinosaurs lived.
Habitat: Mesozoic forests and floodplains
Appearance
The Argentinosaurus has an immensely long neck and tail, supported by four colossal, pillar-like legs. Its body is estimated to have been earthy browns and greens, camouflaging it among dense prehistoric vegetation, with scale patterns that may have varied across its vast hide.
KingdomAnimalia
Category
AncientRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Each spine bone could be over 1.5 meters (5 feet) tall!
It was the heaviest land animal to ever walk Earth!
Its leg bone alone was taller than an adult human!
Some scientists think it laid clutches of up to 40 eggs!
Special abilities
Ability
Towering Reach
Argentinosaurus can browse high tree canopies because of its incredibly long neck that helps them reach untouched leaves.
Ability
Immovable Mass
Argentinosaurus has an enormous body that helps protect them from large predators, making them a formidable challenge.
Ability
Tree Trunk Legs
Argentinosaurus has four column-like legs that help support its immense weight, allowing it to move its massive body.
Measurements & details
- Estimated Length
- 30-39 m
- Estimated Weight
- 60000-100000 kg
- Era
- Late Cretaceous
- Extinct Millions Years Ago
- 66
Diet & Feeding
This gigantic plant-eater munched on vast quantities of leaves, ferns, and conifers every single day.
Primary Foods
- Conifer leaves
- Cycads
- Ferns
- Ginkgos
Foraging Method
- Grazing
Ecological connections
eaten by
Giganotosaurus
Giganotosaurus carolinii
A potential predator, though difficult to hunt.
eats
Monkey Puzzle Tree
Araucaria mirabilis
Fed on its leaves and branches.
eats
Cretaceous Cypress
Podozamites kilianii
Browsed these ancient cypress relatives.
Traits
Ancient
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Artifact
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Fossil
A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of an ancient organism embedded in rock or other geological deposits.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
While extremely dangerous in their time, this creature is now extinct.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Argentinosaurus?
30-39 m
How much does Argentinosaurus weigh?
60000-100000 kg
What does Argentinosaurus eat?
This gigantic plant-eater munched on vast quantities of leaves, ferns, and conifers every single day.
Where is Argentinosaurus usually found?
Mesozoic forests and floodplains
How does Argentinosaurus hunt?
Grazing
What geologic era did Argentinosaurus live in?
Late Cretaceous
When did Argentinosaurus go extinct?
66
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