I WONDER - Where Did The Carontaurus Live?

In the fossil-rich Badlands of Patagonia, Argentina, complete adult skeletons and well-articulated skulls have been discovered. This region, during the Late Cretaceous, was semi-arid with seasonal rainfall. Carnotaurus, a dinosaur species, thrived in the forests and floodplains, using its exceptional hunting skills to prey on various species, including sauropods, ornithopods, early mammals, and other dinosaurs.

Where were the complete adult skeletons and well-articulated skulls discovered?

• Sahara Desert, Africa

• Badlands of Patagonia, Argentina

• Rocky Mountains, USA

• Gobi Desert, Mongolia

What was the climate like in Patagonia during the Late Cretaceous?

• Tropical with heavy rainfall

• Semi-arid with seasonal rainfall

• Cold and dry

• Humid and temperate

Which period is associated with the semi-arid climate of Patagonia?

• Jurassic

• Triassic

• Late Cretaceous

• Paleogene

What type of environment did Carnotaurus inhabit?

• Forests and floodplains

• Deserts and dunes

• Mountainous regions

• Coastal areas

Which of the following was a target for Carnotaurus' hunting?

• Marine reptiles

• Sauropods

• Pterosaurs

• Flying insects