Carnotaurus
Period Late Cretaceous (72-69 million years ago)
Diet Carnivore
Length 7.5-9 meters (25-30 feet)
Weight 1,350 - 2,100 kg
The Meat-Eating Bull
Carnotaurus is a genus of theropod dinosaur that lived in South America during the Late Cretaceous period. It is one of the most distinctive predators ever discovered.
Unique Features
- Bull-like Horns: Two thick horns above its eyes, possibly used for head-butting rivals.
- Extremely Short Arms: Even shorter than T. Rex’s arms, making them almost vestigial.
- Speed: Built for speed with powerful hind legs, likely one of the fastest large theropods.