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Brachiosaurus

Brachiosaurus altithorax

Brachiosaurus was a towering long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic of North America. Its long front legs gave it a giraffe-like posture.SizeWith a huge body and long neck, Brachiosaurus could reach high vegetation that other herbivores could not.DietIt was a herbivore, likely feeding on leaves and

Brachiosaurus
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Quick Facts

Key classification, size, geography, and discovery information from this dinosaur profile.

PeriodJurassic
Type / CladeSauropod
ContinentNorth America
Length22–26 m (72–85 ft)
Weight28–56 t (28,000–56,000 kg)
FormationMorrison Formation
Discovered1903
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Brachiosaurus was a towering long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic of North America. Its long front legs gave it a giraffe-like posture.


Size

With a huge body and long neck, Brachiosaurus could reach high vegetation that other herbivores could not.


Diet

It was a herbivore, likely feeding on leaves and branches.


Habitat

Fossils are often linked to the Morrison Formation.

Prehistoric highlights

Interesting Facts About Brachiosaurus

• A giant long-necked sauropod with front legs longer than its hind legs, giving it a tall stance.
• Likely browsed high vegetation, reaching treetops other dinosaurs couldn’t.
• Lived in Late Jurassic North America.
• One of the most famous sauropods in museums and popular media.
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Quick answers

Brachiosaurus FAQs

How tall was Brachiosaurus?

It was among the tallest dinosaurs due to its long neck and unusually long front legs.


What did Brachiosaurus eat?

It was a herbivore that likely fed on high vegetation such as leaves from tall trees.


Where did it live?

Brachiosaurus lived in North America during the Late Jurassic.


Was it the biggest dinosaur?

It was very large, but other sauropods may have been longer or heavier depending on estimates.