Nigersaurus
- When: Early Cretaceous
(115–105 mya) - Where: Africa
- What: Sauropod
- Weight: 4 metric tons
- Length: 9 meters
- Diet: Herbivorous
- Discovered: 1999
Sauropod
The Gentle Giants of the Dinosaur World
Meet the sauropods, the gentle giants of the dinosaur world!
These enormous plant-eaters, like Brachiosaurus and Apatosaurus, lived millions of years ago and were famous for their long necks, huge bodies, and tiny heads.
Imagine dinosaurs so tall they could reach the treetops for their favorite leafy snacks!
Sauropods had strong legs to support their massive weight, and their long tails helped them balance. Despite their size, they were gentle creatures that traveled in herds, munching on plants and leaves as they roamed.
Picture these amazing giants moving through ancient forests and across wide plains, creating a fantastic scene straight out of a dinosaur adventure.
Sauropods were truly some of the most incredible dinosaurs to ever walk the Earth!
Thecodontosaurus
- When: Late Triassic
(205–201 mya) - Where: Europe
- What: Sauropodomorph
- Weight: 10–20 kg
- Length: 2 meters
- Diet: Herbivorous
- Discovered: 1836
Alamosaurus
- When: Late Cretaceous
(70–66 mya) - Where: North America
- What: Sauropod
- Weight: 30–70 metric tons
- Length: 21–30 meters
- Diet: Herbivorous
- Discovered: 1922
Bruhathkayosaurus
- When: Late Cretaceous
(70–66 mya) - Where: Asia
- What: Sauropod
- Weight: Highly speculative, potentially around 80–100 metric tons
- Length: Highly speculative, potentially around 28–34 meters
- Diet: Herbivorous
- Discovered: 1987
Futalognkosaurus
- When: Late Cretaceous
(87–80 mya) - Where: South America
- What: Sauropod
- Weight: 38–50 metric tons
- Length: 26 meters
- Diet: Herbivorous
- Discovered: 2007
Maraapunisaurus
- When: Late Jurassic
(150 mya) - Where: North America
- What: Sauropod
- Weight: Highly speculative, 100 metric tons
- Length: 30 meters
- Diet: Herbivorous
- Discovered: 1878