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Giganotosaurus

Giganotosaurus

At around 14 tonnes in weight and 15m in length, Giganotosaurus is one of the largest theropods ever to have lived – its name translates to ‘giant southern lizard’, in reference to its large frame and its South American habitat. It has a similar appearance to the infamous Tyrannosaurus rex, with rows of long, serrated teeth and a powerful jaw for tearing into its prey.

Information

Era
cretaceous
Family
carcharodontosauridae
Genus
theropod
Diet
Carnivore