Carnotaurus
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Carnotaurus
Carnotaurus sastrei
Carnotaurus 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 Carnotaurus has two prominent bony horns above its eyes, giving it a bull-like appearance. Its deep, blunt skull sits on a muscular neck. Its body was likely covered in scaly skin, and its arms were remarkably short and vestigial.
KingdomAnimalia
Category
AncientRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Carnotaurus had the shortest arms of any large predatory dinosaur, even smaller than T-Rex's!
Fossil skin impressions show it had bumpy, scaly skin, not feathers, like a giant lizard!
It lived in ancient South America, long before humans existed, as a fierce top predator!
Its name means 'meat-eating bull' because of the unique horns above its eyes!
Special abilities
Ability
Head-butting Power
Carnotaurus can use its thick skull and strong neck muscles to deliver powerful head-butts because of its unique horned forehead.
Ability
Sprint Speed
Carnotaurus can run very fast because of its muscular legs and lightweight body, helping them pursue agile prey.
Ability
Textured Camouflage
Carnotaurus had bumpy, scaly skin that helped them blend into ancient forest and floodplain habitats for ambush hunting.
Measurements & details
- Estimated Length
- 7.5-9 m
- Estimated Weight
- 1300-2100 kg
- Era
- Ancient
- Extinct Millions Years Ago
- 70
Diet & Feeding
A swift and powerful hunter, Carnotaurus ate other dinosaurs.
Primary Foods
- Medium-sized ornithopods
- Juvenile titanosaurs
- Smaller crocodylomorphs
- Other dinosaurs
Foraging Method
- Pursuit
Ecological connections
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Gasparinisaura
Gasparinisaura cincosaltensis
Fast-moving prey in open floodplains.
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Saltasaurus
Saltasaurus loricatus
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Notosuchus
Notosuchus terrestris
Opportunistically targeted smaller crocodylomorphs.
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 Carnotaurus?
7.5-9 m
How much does Carnotaurus weigh?
1300-2100 kg
What does Carnotaurus eat?
A swift and powerful hunter, Carnotaurus ate other dinosaurs.
Where is Carnotaurus usually found?
Mesozoic forests and floodplains
How does Carnotaurus hunt?
Pursuit
What geologic era did Carnotaurus live in?
Ancient
When did Carnotaurus go extinct?
70
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