The Sky Lord
Sauroposeidon, meaning “lizard god of the sky,” was a colossal sauropod dinosaur that roamed North America during the Early Cretaceous period, around 110 million years ago.
| Meaning | Earthquake god lizard [Sauro-poseidon] |
| Pronunciation | SOR-oh-puh-SYE-don |
| When: | Early Cretaceous (about 112 million years ago) |
| Where: | North America (USA, Oklahoma, Texas, Wyoming) |
| What: | Sauropod (herbivorous) |
| Weight: | Estimated around 50–60 metric tons |
| Length: | Approximately 34 meters (112 feet) |
| Diet: | Herbivorous (ate high vegetation) |
| Discovered: | First described by Wedel, Cifelli, and Sanders in 2000 |
Known for its immense size, Sauroposeidon is estimated to have reached lengths of up to 30 meters (98 feet) and weighed as much as 50 tons, making it one of the largest land animals ever known.
Named for its remarkable height, Sauroposeidon had an extraordinarily long neck, which allowed it to browse vegetation high in the treetops.
Its long tail counterbalanced its massive body, and it moved on four sturdy legs that supported its immense weight.
Sauroposeidon belonged to a group of sauropods called titanosaurs, characterized by their enormous size and elongated necks.
Fossils of Sauroposeidon have been discovered primarily in Oklahoma, USA.