Shantungosaurus
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Ornithopoda · Infraorder: Iguanodontia · Family: Hadrosauridae
Found in Shangtung, China, this dinosaur was oneof the largest hadrosaurids. It may have been the largest animal ever to walk on two legs. It is almost identical tothe Edmontosaurus of North America except for some features that are related to its size.
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Reference background: Natural History Museum, London — Dinosaurs; Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Dinosaurs; American Museum of Natural History — Dinosaurs & Fossils. Figures are typical published ranges; taxonomy follows the source era and modern consensus is noted where it differs. See our sources & fact-check policy.
Frequently asked questions
What does Shantungosaurus mean?
The name Shantungosaurus means “Shantung Lizard”. It is pronounced shan-TUNG-o-SAWR-us.
When did Shantungosaurus live?
Shantungosaurus lived during the Late Cretaceous.
Was Shantungosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Shantungosaurus was a herbivore.
How big was Shantungosaurus?
Shantungosaurus was about 51 feet (15.5 meters) long, around 25 feet (7.6 meters) tall, weighing up to 14,000 pounds (6,350 kg).
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