Supersaurus

Jurassic Period Herbivore Creature Type

Supersaurus vivianae

Scientific Name: "Supersaurus"

Local Name: Supersaurus

πŸ•Jurassic Period
🌿Herbivore

Physical Characteristics

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Size33~39m
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Weight35000~44000kg

Discovery

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Discovery Year1985Year
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DiscovererJames A. Jensen
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Discovery LocationColorado, USA
Supersaurus (Supersaurus vivianae) restoration

Supersaurus was a very large sauropod that lived in North America during the Late Jurassic Period (approximately 153 to 145 million years ago). It belonged to the family Diplodocus, and was one of the longest dinosaurs, reaching 33-34 meters in length. When it was first discovered, it was misunderstood to be a mixture of bones from several individuals.

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