Angloposeidon facts for kids
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†Angloposeidon
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The Angloposeidon is a truly gigantic dinosaur that roamed the Earth a long, long time ago. Imagine a creature so big it could look over the tops of most trees! This amazing plant-eating dinosaur lived during the early Cretaceous period, which was about 145 to 100 million years ago. Its fossils, including parts of its huge backbone, were discovered right in what we now call England, specifically on the Isle of Wight.
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Meet Angloposeidon: A Giant from England
Angloposeidon was a type of dinosaur called a sauropod. Sauropods were famous for their incredibly long necks, massive bodies, and long tails. They were the largest land animals to ever live! Angloposeidon means "English Poseidon." Poseidon was the Greek god of the sea, known for his immense power. This name was chosen because of the dinosaur's huge size and where it was found.
What Made Angloposeidon So Big?
Scientists believe Angloposeidon was one of the largest dinosaurs to ever live in Europe. While we don't have a complete skeleton, the fossilized backbone pieces found suggest it was enormous. These bones are very strong and thick, built to support a massive body.
Life as a Sauropod
Sauropods like Angloposeidon were herbivores, meaning they ate only plants. With their long necks, they could reach leaves high up in trees, like a living crane. They probably spent most of their day eating to fuel their massive bodies. They might have eaten tons of plants every single day!
Where Did Angloposeidon Live?
The fossil of Angloposeidon was found on the Isle of Wight, an island off the southern coast of England. During the early Cretaceous period, this area was very different from today. It was likely a lush, warm environment with plenty of plants for these giant dinosaurs to eat.
The Isle of Wight: A Dinosaur Hotspot
The Isle of Wight is famous for its dinosaur fossils. Many different types of dinosaurs have been discovered there over the years. This makes it a very important place for paleontologists, who are scientists who study fossils. Finding a piece of Angloposeidon's backbone here helps us understand more about the ancient life of this region.
How Do We Know About Angloposeidon?
Scientists learn about dinosaurs like Angloposeidon by studying their fossils. A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of ancient life. For Angloposeidon, the main fossil found was a large piece of its backbone, also called a vertebra.
The Discovery of the Backbone
The backbone fossil of Angloposeidon was first found a long time ago. It was later studied by a paleontologist named Darren Naish in 2010. He realized that this fossil belonged to a new type of dinosaur, and that's when Angloposeidon got its name. Even a single bone can tell scientists a lot about an animal that lived millions of years ago!
Images for kids
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"Nurosaurus" mounted skeleton, Inner Mongolia Museum
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Three skeletons informally assigned to "A. brontodiplodocus" in 2010, now labelled as diplodocids
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The "Archaeoraptor" fossil
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"The Archbishop" in multiple views
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"Capitalsaurus" vertebra
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"Eugongbusaurus" skull IVPP 14559
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Skeleton of "Gadolosaurus"
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"Gallimimus mongoliensis" skeleton
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Cast of Julieraptor
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Knee-joint and a claw of Merosaurus
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The "Moshisaurus" humerus
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Illustration of the "Newtonsaurus" dentary mold in internal and external views
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A close-up of the head of "Nurosaurus qaganensis".
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Cast of "Ronaldoraptor"
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"Sabinosaurus" mount
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Skeleton of "Saltillomimus"
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Skeletal diagram of "Skaladromeus"
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The upper femur of "Suciasaurus"
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Syntype tyrannosauroid tibia AMNH 2550 given the name "Teihivenator"
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Skeletal mount of "Xinghesaurus" from a Japanese fossil expo
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Zamyn Khondt oviraptorid
