📊 Tabla de Datos Clave: Acrocanthosaurus atokensis Atributo Detalles Nombre científico Acrocanthosaurus atokensis Significado del nombre «Lagarto de espinas altas« Descrito por Stovall & Langston, 1950 Período geológico Cretácico Temprano (~110 millones de años atrás) Ubicación geográfica América del Norte (Oklahoma, Texas) Longitud ~11–12 metros (36–39 pies) Altura a la cadera ~4 metros (13 pies)…
¿Qué es Yutyrannus y por qué es tan importante en la evolución de los dinosaurios? El descubrimiento de Yutyrannus huali cambió por completo lo que creíamos saber sobre los tiranosaurios. Con casi nueve metros de longitud y completamente cubierto de plumas, este dinosaurio se convirtió en el depredador más grande jamás encontrado con evidencia directa…
📊 Tabla de Datos Clave: Sinraptor dongi Atributo Detalles Nombre científico Sinraptor dongi Significado del nombre “Ladrón chino” Clasificación Dinosauria > Theropoda > Allosauroidea > Metriacanthosauridae Longitud estimada 7–7,6 metros Altura estimada 2,5–3 metros en la cadera Peso estimado Aproximadamente 1 tonelada Dieta Carnívoro Período geológico Jurásico tardío (~160 millones de años) Lugar del hallazgo…
📊 Tabla de Datos Clave: Oviraptor philoceratops Atributo Detalles Nombre científico Oviraptor philoceratops Significado del nombre «Ladrón de huevos» Clasificación Dinosauria > Theropoda > Oviraptorosauria > Oviraptoridae Longitud estimada 1,5 – 2 metros Altura estimada Aproximadamente 1,5 metros Peso estimado Entre 25 y 33 kg Dieta Omnívoro (posiblemente huevos, moluscos, pequeños animales, plantas) Período geológico…
Gorgosaurus: The Deadly Relative of T. rex When it comes to tyrannosaurids, Tyrannosaurus rex usually gets all the attention. However, long before T. rex ruled North America, another formidable predator dominated the landscape: Gorgosaurus libratus. This Late Cretaceous theropod was a close relative of T. rex, but with adaptations that made it a swift and…
The Supreme Predator of South America When discussing the largest predators in history, Tyrannosaurus rex often takes center stage. However, during the Late Cretaceous, another colossal carnivore ruled South America: Giganotosaurus carolinii. This massive theropod was one of the largest land predators ever discovered, challenging previous assumptions about dinosaur size dominance. Giganotosaurus has been widely…
The Prehistoric «Ostrich» in Action When we think of fast and agile dinosaurs, Gallimimus is one of the first that comes to mind. This Late Cretaceous theropod is known for its incredible speed, ostrich-like appearance, and presence in popular culture, particularly in Jurassic Park. Despite its fame, there are very few scientifically accurate representations of…
The Two-Crested Hunter of the Jurassic Among the carnivorous dinosaurs of the Early Jurassic, Dilophosaurus wetherilli stands out for its distinctive appearance and popularity in pop culture. This medium-sized theropod had two prominent crests on its skull, whose function is still debated by paleontologists. With a combination of speed, sharp claws, and serrated teeth, Dilophosaurus…
One of the First Carnivorous Dinosaurs in the World When talking about the earliest carnivorous dinosaurs, Coelophysis is impossible to ignore. This agile predator lived approximately 228 to 201 million years ago, during the Late Triassic. Famous for its slender build, speed, and intelligence, Coelophysis is one of the earliest known theropods, marking the beginning…
With Lethal Claws Baryonyx walkeri is one of the most unique carnivorous dinosaurs of the Early Cretaceous. With its slender body, elongated snout, and massive claw on its hands, this theropod stood out among the predators of its time. Unlike other carnivorous theropods, Baryonyx had features that suggest a semi-aquatic lifestyle, making it one of…
The Missing Link Between Dinosaurs and Birds Archaeopteryx is one of the most famous fossils in history, considered the evolutionary link between theropod dinosaurs and modern birds. This small but significant creature lived approximately 150 million years ago, during the Late Jurassic, in what is now Germany. With its mix of dinosaur traits and bird-like…
Ficha Técnica: Carcharodontosaurus saharicus Característica Descripción Período Cretácico Medio (~99–93 millones de años) Ubicación Norte de África (Sahara, Marruecos, Egipto) Tamaño estimado 12–13 metros de largo, 6–8 toneladas Cráneo Hasta 1,6 metros de largo, robusto y con mandíbulas poderosas Dientes Aserrados, similares a los de tiburón; hasta 20 cm de longitud Dieta Carnívoro; cazador de…
