Brachiosaurus
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Brachiosaurus
Brachiosaurus altithorax
Brachiosaurus 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 Brachiosaurus is a towering, long-necked dinosaur with front legs longer than its hind legs, giving it a giraffe-like posture. It has a proportionally shorter tail and an elevated shoulder hump. Skin color is speculative, possibly mottled greens and browns for camouflage.
KingdomAnimalia
Category
AncientRarity
Legendary
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Brachiosaurus's nostrils were located high on the top of its head, not at the end of its snout.
Its brain was only about the size of a grapefruit, despite its enormous body!
Its heart must have been incredibly powerful to pump blood all the way up to its brain.
With its towering neck, it could likely peek over a four-story building!
Special abilities
Ability
Sky-High Browsing
Brachiosaurus can reach leaves in tall trees because of its incredibly long neck and upright stance.
Ability
Massive Deterrent
Brachiosaurus has an immense size that helps them deter most predators from attacking mature adults.
Ability
Efficient Leaf Stripper
Brachiosaurus can strip leaves from branches using its spoon-shaped teeth perfect for herbivorous foraging.
Measurements & details
- Estimated Length
- 22-25 m
- Estimated Weight
- 30000-50000 kg
- Era
- Mesozoic (Late Jurassic)
- Extinct Millions Years Ago
- 145
Diet & Feeding
A gentle giant, it munched on leaves and branches high in the treetops!
Primary Foods
- Conifer needles
- Cycads
- Gingkos
- Ferns
- Horsetails
Foraging Method
- Grazing
Ecological connections
eats
Allosaurus
Allosaurus fragilis
Main predator of young or vulnerable Brachiosaurus.
eaten by
Ancient Ginkgo Tree
Ginkgo adiantoides
One of the tall tree species Brachiosaurus browsed.
eaten by
Ancient Araucaria Tree
Araucaria mirabilis
Brachiosaurus ate the leaves from its tall branches.
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.
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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 Brachiosaurus?
22-25 m
How much does Brachiosaurus weigh?
30000-50000 kg
What does Brachiosaurus eat?
A gentle giant, it munched on leaves and branches high in the treetops!
Where is Brachiosaurus usually found?
Mesozoic forests and floodplains
How does Brachiosaurus hunt?
Grazing
What geologic era did Brachiosaurus live in?
Mesozoic (Late Jurassic)
When did Brachiosaurus go extinct?
145
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