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Argentinosaurus: Biggest Dinosaur Ever?

Argentinosaurus, a Cretaceous giant, is considered one of the largest, and possibly the largest terrestrial, animals ever to have lived. This behemoth was discovered in Argentina in the late 20th century.

Size and Weight

Estimates place its length at 30 to 40 meters and its weight at 70 to 100 metric tons—equivalent to ten adult African elephants. The sheer scale of this creature and the impact of its movements are staggering.

Diet and Lifestyle

Evidence suggests Argentinosaurus was a herbivore, subsisting on the abundant Cretaceous flora. Recovered skeletal remains, particularly its massive dorsal vertebrae, attest to its immense size and strength, providing data for estimations of size, weight, and locomotion.

Ongoing Research

Reconstructing a complete skeleton has presented significant challenges, requiring meticulous work, but reveals crucial insights into this magnificent creature. Argentinosaurus remains a subject of ongoing scientific inquiry, prompting numerous questions: How did it live? What were its defensive strategies? How did it manage locomotion at such a size?

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