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Wasn’t the first spinosaurus skeleton bombed in Germany during WW2?The largest meat-eating dinosaur found to date is the Spinosaurus. Spinosaurus was a theropod dinosaur that lived during the Cretaceous period, approximately 112 to 93.5 million years ago. It reached enormous sizes, with estimates putting its length at around 40-50 feet (12-15 meters) and its weight at around 6 to 12 tons.
Spinosaurus is famous for its unique and distinct feature: a long and narrow sail-like structure on its back. It had a crocodile-like head with sharp, conical teeth, indicating its carnivorous diet. The sail of Spinosaurus is believed to have played a role in thermoregulation, probably helping control its body temperature or display during courtship or territorial disputes.
Spinosaurus had powerful legs and a long, slender snout, likely adapted for capturing and eating fish. It inhabited river and coastal environments, and its adaptations suggest that it was primarily a semi-aquatic predator, spending much of its time in water.
Discoveries of Spinosaurus fossils have provided valuable insights into the diversity and size of meat-eating dinosaurs, showcasing the incredible range in size and adaptations of these ancient creatures.