📊 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)…
📊 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…
Throughout dinosaur history, few predators have been as intriguing as Majungasaurus. This fierce Late Cretaceous theropod ruled Madagascar, standing out not only for its robust appearance and hunting adaptations but also for the shocking evidence of cannibalism discovered in its fossils. In this article, we will explore its history, characteristics, and discovery, as well as…
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 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…
Ficha Técnica: Spinosaurus aegyptiacus Característica Descripción Período Cretácico (~95 millones de años) Ubicación Norte de África (Egipto, Marruecos) Tamaño estimado 15–16 metros de largo, 6–7 toneladas Cráneo Alargado, similar al de un cocodrilo, con dientes cónicos Dieta Piscívora, con posible alimentación mixta Adaptaciones acuáticas Extremidades traseras cortas, centro de gravedad bajo, cuerpo adaptado a nadar…
Ficha Técnica: Suchomimus tenerensis Característica Descripción Período Cretácico Inferior (~125 millones de años) Ubicación África (Formación Elrhaz, Níger) Tamaño estimado 9,5–11 metros de largo, 3–4 toneladas Cráneo Alargado, similar al de un gavial, con más de 100 dientes cónicos Dientes Largos, delgados y sin aserrar; ideales para atrapar peces Dieta Principalmente piscívora, aunque pudo haber…
