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Giganotosaurus
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Giganotosaurus was a carnivorous (meat-eating) dinosaur
that lived in Argentina
during the late Cretaceous period.
between approximately 93 to 89 million
years ago.
Giganotosaurus was up to 43 feet (13.2 meters) long,
and the largest animals probably weighed approximately 6.2 tons.
Fossils of
the giant
Sauropod dinosaur,
Titanosaurus, have been found near
Giganotosaurus, and it is therefore thought likely that Giganotosaurus
would have preyed on these herbivores.
There is also evidence that dinosaurs in the same family as Giganotosaurus
were pack hunters, and as a result, it seems probable that Giganotosaurus was
too.
Giganotosaurus has a number of noteable features. These include:
- Although larger than Tyrannosaurus rex,
Giganotosaurus only has a brain about half the size.
- Giganotosaurus has shorter and narrower teeth than
Tyrannosaurus rex, and these teeth
are particularly well adapted for slicing flesh.
- The brain of Giganotosaurus has a well-developed olfactory region, and the animal probably therefore
had a very good sense of smell.
- Recent research suggests that Giganotosaurus may have been a fast runner, perhaps capable of speeds
in excess of 30 miles per hour (14 meters per second).
Giganotosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived from 93 to 89 million years ago
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Giganotosaurus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Giganotosaurus:
- Giganotosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Giganotosaurus" means "giant southern lizard".
- Giganotosaurus was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Giganotosaurus was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Giganotosaurus was a Theropod - a member of a group of related bipedal dinosaurs that included the ancestors of birds (although Giganotosaurus was not itself an ancestor of birds).
- Giganotosaurus lived between about 93 million years ago and 89 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period.
- Giganotosaurus lived in southern Argentina.
- Giganotosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater).
- Giganotosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater) with teeth adapted for slicing flesh. It is thought to have preyed upon herbivores (plant-eaters) such as the giant Sauropod, Titanosaurus. Fossils of close relatives to Giganotosaurus are suggestive of pack-hunting, and Giganotosaurus may well have hunted in packs too.
- Giganotosaurus was about 40 feet (12.2 meters) to 43 feet (13.2 meters) long.
- The largest Giganotosaurus weighed an estimated 6.2 tons.
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By Will Dare
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Released: April 4th, 2017
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How to Rope a Giganotosaurus (Dino Riders, 2)- Manufacturer: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
- Brand: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
- ISBN: 1492636207
- UPC: 760789259005
- EANs: 9781492636205, 0760789259005
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Picture Book
- Edition: Reprint
- Number of Pages: 144
- Author: Will Dare
- Publication Date: April 4th, 2017
- Release Date: April 4th, 2017
Physical Description:- Size: 7.75 inches by 5.75 inches by 0.36 inches
- Weight: 0.35053499658 pounds
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By Rebecca Sabelko
Bellwether Media
Released: August 1st, 2021
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Giganotosaurus (World of Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Bellwether Media
- ISBN: 164834500X
- EAN: 9781648345005
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Rebecca Sabelko
- Publication Date: August 1st, 2021
- Release Date: August 1st, 2021
Physical Description:- Size: 8.75 inches by 7.25 inches by 0.25 inches
- Weight: 0.20062065842 pounds
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By Rob Shone
PowerKids Press
Released: July 30th, 2008
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Giganotosaurus: The Giant Southern Lizard (Graphic Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Rosen Pub Group
- Brand: PowerKids Press
- ISBN: 1404277129
- EAN: 9781404277120
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Rob Shone
- Publication Date: July 30th, 2008
- Release Date: July 30th, 2008
Physical Description:- Size: 11.25 inches by 9.0 inches by 0.25 inches
- Weight: 0.4 pounds
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By Editors of Studio Fun International
Studio Fun International
Released: August 8th, 2023
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Gigantosaurus: Meet the Dinos! (10-Button Sound Books)- Manufacturer: Studio Fun International
- ISBN: 0794450784
- EAN: 9780794450786
Details:- Product Category: Board book
- Format: Touch & Feel
- Number of Pages: 10
- Author: Editors of Studio Fun International
- Publication Date: August 8th, 2023
- Release Date: August 8th, 2023
Physical Description:- Size: 10.63 inches by 11.375 inches by 0.6 inches
- Weight: 1.19931470528 pounds
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By Michael O'Hearn
Brand: Edge Books
Released: January 1st, 2010
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Spinosaurus Vs. Giganotosaurus: Battle of the Giants (Edge Books, Dinosaur Wars)- Manufacturer: Edge Books
- Brand: Brand: Edge Books
- ISBN: 1429639369
- EAN: 9781429639361
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Michael O'Hearn
- Publication Date: January 1st, 2010
- Release Date: January 1st, 2010
Physical Description:- Size: 9.25 inches by 7.25 inches by 0.5 inches
- Weight: 0.55 pounds
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By Henley Miller
Cavendish Square Publishing
Released: August 16th, 2014
Library Binding (32 pages)
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Meet Giganotosaurus (Age of Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Cavendish Square
- Brand: Cavendish Square Publishing
- ISBN: 162712800X
- EAN: 9781627128001
- PartNumber: colour illustrations
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Henley Miller
- Publication Date: August 16th, 2014
- Release Date: August 16th, 2014
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By Marco Signore
Routledge
Released: October 26th, 2010
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Giant vs. Giant: Argentinosaurus and Giganotosaurus (Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Abbeville Kids
- Brand: Routledge
- ISBN: 0789210134
- EAN: 9780789210135
Details:- Hardcover
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 64
- Author: Marco Signore
- Publication Date: October 26th, 2010
- Release Date: October 26th, 2010
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By Dougal Dixon
Brand: Picture Window Books
Released: January 1st, 2006
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Giganotosaurus And Other Big Dinosaurs (Dinosaur Find)- Manufacturer: Picture Window Books
- Brand: Brand: Picture Window Books
- ISBN: 140481325X
- EAN: 9781404813250
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Dougal Dixon
- Publication Date: January 1st, 2006
- Release Date: January 1st, 2006
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- Weight: 0.8 pounds
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