Acrocanthosaurus
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About Acrocanthosaurus
Acrocanthosaurus, the high-spined lizard, is a Carcharodontosaurid from North America, specifically from the states of Oklahoma and Texas in the USA. Dating back to the early Cretaceous period, 115.1 to 108.9 million years ago, this dinosaur is known for its massive size, measuring 11.8 meters and weighing 5.9 tonnes.
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Dinosaur history, Cretaceous period, North American geology, Paleontology, Prehistoric creatures, Fossil records, Evolution, Extinction events, Natural history, and Geological time periods.
A random fact that I love is...
Did you know that my name, Acrocanthosaurus, means 'high-spined lizard'? It's because of the tall neural spines on my vertebrae, which made my back appear taller than other dinosaurs.