CretaceousHerbivoreGiant
Argentinosaurus
ar-jen-TEE-no-SORE-us
"Argentina lizard"
Overview
One of the largest land animals ever, a giant titanosaur from the Late Cretaceous of Argentina.
Vital Statistics
Length
35 m
Height
8 m
Weight
70 t
Est. Speed
15 km/h
Discovered
1993
Named by
José Bonaparte & Rodolfo Coria
Countries Discovered
Argentina
Interesting Facts
Among the largest land animals to have ever lived
Estimated at up to 70 tonnes
Known from only a few enormous bones
Closest Relatives
PatagotitanPuertasaurusDreadnoughtusFutalognkosaurus