High Five Facts - Giganotosaurus

The video provides fascinating facts about the Gigantosaurus, a massive carnivorous dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period. Discovered in Patagonia, Argentina, only 70% of its skeleton has been found. Despite its size, its brain was small, akin to a banana. The Gigantosaurus could reach up to 13 meters in length and weigh between 6 and 13 tons. Its teeth were sharp, ideal for a carnivorous diet. It could run at speeds of 20 mph, potentially outrunning a Tyrannosaurus Rex. Like other dinosaurs, it reproduced by laying eggs.

When were the first fossils of the Gigantosaurus discovered?

• 1983

• 1993

• 2003

• 2013

What is the estimated length of the Gigantosaurus?

• 10 meters

• 13 meters

• 16 meters

• 19 meters

What was the primary diet of the Gigantosaurus?

• Omnivores

• Herbivores

• Insectivores

• Carnivores

What does the name 'Gigantosaurus' translate to?

• Giant southern lizard

• Giant northern lizard

• Giant western lizard

• Giant eastern lizard

How fast could a Gigantosaurus run?

• 25 mph

• 20 mph

• 15 mph

• 10 mph