W B We have all heard about dinosaurs, those amazing creatures that walked the face of the earth millions of years ago, whose footprints gave anyone goose bumps… That is why, this time we bring you the ones that are better known to date.
#10 Ankylosaurus Magniventris
Also known only as Ankylosaurus, it lived at the end of the Cretaceous period and is well known for its armor that covered its entire back. In addition to its large and heavy tail which was its main means of defense, it comes as no surprise its name means “Armored Lizard”. And as you may notice, this dinosaur was not small, since it was more than 20 feet long. In spite of its corpulent texture, many scientists identify it as a weak and slow herbivore; however, with these qualities we believe that it would be a difficult target for any predator.
#9 Apatosaurus
This gigantic species was discovered in what is now North America, and when we speak of its size we are not kidding, since it is approximately 66 feet in length. On the other hand, this dinosaur was known to be one of the largest beings that ever existed and in addition to its long tail that is believed to have been used as a whip and even to make loud noises to scare away any threat. However, as intimidating as it may seem, its diet was mainly based on plants.
#8 Plesiosaurus
Although its name is not familiar to many, this species is also known as “marine dinosaurs”. From what is known about this reptile is that they were good swimmers and fed mainly on mollusks and squid-like animals. However, this did not prevent it from being predated since remains of plesiosaurs have been found in the stomachs of other aquatic carnivores. This marine species is the origin of hundreds of legends about marine snakes and it is even believed that the Loch Ness Monster is a plesiosaur that survived the extinction of dinosaurs.
#7 Spinosaurus
When one thinks of extremely dangerous dinosaurs, one wouldn’t probably think of the Spinosaurus, despite being considered one of the most lethal species due to its aggressive behavior added to its size and it is not surprising, since it measured more than 60 feet long and weighed about 10 tons; it is even said that it exceeded the dimensions of the famous T. Rex. This combination of ferocity and great texture came to the big screen in the movie Jurassic Park, where it was presented as the most powerful predator and considering these characteristics, we believe that anyone would be cold at the sight of it.
#6 Brachiosaurus
And since we are talking about size, why not show one of the longest species that existed, measuring an approximate length of 85 feet is considered one of the most famous dinosaur species both among paleontologists and the general public, and with that size, it is difficult to go unnoticed. On the other hand, another feature of this gigantic herbivore, which we can’t ignore is its gigantic neck which, despite not having much mobility, allowed it to feed on tall trees.
#5 Stegosaurus
This species is normally recognized by its arched back loaded with plates and quills that were used mainly to defend themselves, since they were herbivores. However, this did not make them easy targets because they were also able to use their long tail with thorns to ward off threats, and with a size of more than 30 feet in length, it is believed that many predators would have thought twice before attacking.
#4 Pterodactyl
What, you thought we were going to forget what might be the best-known flying dinosaur? Well indeed, this species is one of the first to be identified as a flying reptile. Despite not being a gigantic animal, considering that it measured barely 3.5 feet, it was quite feared since it is not very common to see a flying predator, however, its prey consisted mainly of fish and small animals; a small task, considering that its mouth was a long beak loaded with innumerable teeth similar to a saw.
#3 Triceratops
It is difficult to imagine a prehistoric past without these horned creatures. With three horns, this herbivore is considered the rival of the T.Rex, having been portrayed countless times in a confrontation, although this has not been proven. One of its most outstanding qualities are its three horns which would have been used to defend themselves. However, several studies specify that they were actually used during sexual courtship; still, at present their usefulness is still a mystery.
#2 Velociraptor
This carnivore is known worldwide for the Jurasic Park movie saga. It has been identified by many paleontologists as a cruel and cunning murderer because its great speed added to its sharp teeth made it a lethal predator. One of the not so well known characteristics of this species is that it was covered with feathers despite never having acquired the ability to fly.
#1 Tyrannosaurus Rex
And in the first place we find the famous and indisputably popular T. Rex. This gigantic species is known worldwide for its large size that reached 13 feet in height, although some paleontologists consider it a super predator, there are other theories that indicate that it would actually have been a scavenger, a debate that continues to this day. On the other hand, one of the most common mistakes made is that this dinosaur has is its lack of vision, which has been denied and on the contrary, it is considered that it would have had an extraordinary vision as well as an excellent sense of smell; altogether, this majestic animal earns its position and helps us understand why its name means “King Lizard”.
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