The
Alberto-saurus
Albertosaurus Facts
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Name
Means
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"Lizard of Alberta" |
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Type
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Meat eater, killer/predator |
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Lived
When
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Late Cretaceous (75 million years ago) |
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Weight
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3 tons |
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Height
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11 feet tall |
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Length
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30 feet long |
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Weapons
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Powerful jaws with sharp teeth; powerful claws on hid legs, brute strength and size |
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Diet
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Plant eaters |
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Habitat
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Forests of western North America |
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Interesting Facts |
With its tiny front arms, the Albertosaurus was similar to the T-Rex, but about half its size. It was still plenty huge and fierce, though. Scientists believe it may have hunted in packs, which would have made even the strongest plant eaters at risk from this 3-ton giant |
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Albertosaurus
had tiny arms like a T-rex
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