Were Long Necks Also Tall Necks?

The video explores the mystery of sauropod neck postures, highlighting the challenges in understanding their true positions due to incomplete fossils and missing soft tissues. It discusses the significance of neck posture in understanding sauropod behavior and ecosystem impact. The video also examines the evolutionary drivers of long necks, such as food access and mating displays, and suggests that sauropod necks may have served multiple functions. The diversity of sauropods implies that there may not be a single correct answer to their neck posture.

What are the two main factors thought to have driven the evolution of long necks in sauropods?

In what ways might long necks be used for mating displays or competition among sauropods?

Why is the debate about sauropod neck posture considered far from over?