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Aardonyx is a genus of dinosaur. It lived in what is now South Africa during the Early Jurassic.

The Aardonyx had a long, slender neck and a small head. It had a thick, barrel chest and primarily stood on two legs, but could walk on four. It was 20 feet long and 6 feet tall. It weighed about half a ton. Its diet was herbivorous.

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  • Fig 2 - Aardonyx life restoration by Matthew Bonnan

    Aardonyx compared to a human in size

  • Aardonyx NT

    Restoration

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