I WONDER - What Did The Megalosaurus Eat?

The Megalosaurus was a formidable predator from the Jurassic period, measuring about 9 meters in length and weighing as much as an African elephant. It was a swift runner, moving on powerful hind legs, and had a carnivorous diet, feeding on other dinosaurs. Its physical attributes suggest it was a dominant hunter in its ecosystem.

How long was the Megalosaurus estimated to be?

• 5 meters

• 15 meters

• 9 meters

• 20 meters

What was the weight of the Megalosaurus comparable to?

• A small car

• An African elephant

• A school bus

• A blue whale

What feature of the Megalosaurus suggests it was a swift runner?

• Its long tail

• Its two powerful hind legs

• Its sharp claws

• Its lightweight body

What does the jaw of the Megalosaurus indicate about its diet?

• It was a herbivore

• It was an omnivore

• It was a carnivore

• It was a frugivore

During which period was the Megalosaurus a dominant hunter?

• Cretaceous

• Triassic

• Jurassic

• Permian