Diplodocus
Period Late Jurassic (154-152 million years ago)
Diet Herbivore
Length 24-27 meters (79-89 feet)
Weight 12,000 - 15,000 kg
The Double Beam
Diplodocus is a genus of diplodocid sauropod dinosaurs. It is one of the most famous and well-studied long-necked dinosaurs.
Unique Features
- Whip-tail: An extremely long tail that could potentially break the sound barrier when flicked.
- Peg-like Teeth: Used for stripping leaves from branches, which it then swallowed whole.
- Hollow Bones: Had air sacs in its vertebrae to reduce its weight while maintaining strength.