Brachiosaurus
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Brachiosaurus was, for a time, the largest dinosaur known. It's since been surpassed by several others mostly from South America, but nevertheless it is still a huge sauropod, weighing over 30 metric tons. Its skull has a distinctive tall nasal opening, and its body is filled with lightening air sacs. Brachiosaurus is proportioned like a giraffe, with forelimbs longer than its hindlimbs. A relatively rare sight in the forests and plains of the Morrison Formation, Brachiosaurus would have towered over the other animals. Its extremely long neck and posture allows it to browse from trees much higher than any other contemporary herbivore could. We have two Brachiosaurus in the Vista View exhibit. They are the largest animals on the grounds by far. They spend most of their time eating. In contrast to the Brontosaurus, they're gentle giants, and will take food directly from people. Be sure to keep an eye out for Brachiosaurus encounter opportunities! |
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