Carcharodontosaurus

Name: Carcharodontosaurus

Pronounced: Kar-KAR-o-don-toe-sore-us

Meaning: Carcharodon lizard

Type:

Length: 15m

Diet: Carnivore

Period: Late Cretaceous

Years: 98 - 94 million years ago

Location: North Africa

Description: Carcharodontosaurus is a genus of theropod dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous Period, about 112-93 million years ago. It was a large, carnivorous dinosaur, with an estimated length of about 40-50 feet and a weight of about 5-7 tons. Carcharodontosaurus had a long, slender neck and a small head with sharp teeth and powerful jaw muscles. It also had long, slender legs and a long, heavy tail, which it may have used for balance while running. Its body was probably covered in a layer of feathers. Carcharodontosaurus is known for its large size and powerful jaws, which it may have used to hunt and kill large prey. It is considered a member of the carcharodontosaurid group of theropods, which also includes species such as Giganotosaurus and Mapusaurus. Carcharodontosaurus is known from a number of well-preserved fossil specimens, including several partial skeletons and skulls, which have helped paleontologists learn more about the anatomy and behavior of this dinosaur. It is thought to be closely related to other carcharodontosaurids such as Giganotosaurus and Mapusaurus.

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