Still Waters Posted December 20, 2011 #1 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Scientists on Antarctica have discovered a fossil of a tail bone belonging to a titanosaur, the family of giant plant-eating dinosaurs. Titanosaurs were sauropods - four-legged herbivorous dinosaurs with long necks and tails.Their remains have been found around the world but this is the first evidence they may have roamed Antarctica. Read more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Serenity Posted December 20, 2011 #2 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Wow. The picture makes 'em look so huge. They certainly look different than all the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Ford Posted December 22, 2011 #3 Share Posted December 22, 2011 So is it the biggest land creature to have ever lived? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalcase Posted December 22, 2011 #4 Share Posted December 22, 2011 They look awesome!! If a bit top-heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERIK182 Posted December 22, 2011 #5 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Damn them some big dino's. Can not imagine how the reproduce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalDreamer Posted December 23, 2011 #6 Share Posted December 23, 2011 15 largest sauropods Since a bunch of sources online are rubbish at letting people know that really goes on in the paleontology world here a source that should help some of yall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trick_or_truth Posted December 23, 2011 #7 Share Posted December 23, 2011 (edited) Wow. The picture makes 'em look so huge. They certainly look different than all the others. Titanosaurs and sauropods were considered the largest dinosaurs ever, although specifically, the largest dinosaur ever was a Sauropod called Amphicoelias, it could have grown to as much as 200ft and 120 metric tonnes, in comparison the largest titanosaurs and sauropods, were anywhere from 60ft-110ft and 100 tonnes in weight. Hope that helps So is it the biggest land creature to have ever lived? He is a pic for comparison http://thexodirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Comparing-Amphicoelias-Fragillimus-red-from-other-dinosaurs-and-human.png Amphicoelias is in red, rest are other large sauropods. Edited December 23, 2011 by trick_or_truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SameerPrehistorica Posted December 25, 2011 #8 Share Posted December 25, 2011 That is good news.I wish this sauropod could weigh more than 100 tonnes or atleast 10 tonnes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ealdwita Posted December 25, 2011 #9 Share Posted December 25, 2011 Then there's the 100-tonner with 2-inch legs and lives on hot currys, called 'Ihavegottasoreass' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paracelse Posted December 25, 2011 #10 Share Posted December 25, 2011 Maybe its a bone brought by one of Shackleton's dog during his expedition... he went through Argentina before didn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Ford Posted December 29, 2011 #11 Share Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) So did the massive ones not have a bit in their genetic code that stopped them from growing. 120 tonnes is so big I can't picture a creature that big im my head. Wonder how big its prick was. Edited December 29, 2011 by bulveye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. K. Posted January 10, 2012 #12 Share Posted January 10, 2012 That must have been an awesome sight. Can you imagine a herd passing by... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyche101 Posted January 16, 2012 #13 Share Posted January 16, 2012 So is it the biggest land creature to have ever lived? The Blue Whale still holds that title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyche101 Posted January 16, 2012 #14 Share Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) I have been expecting for some good finds from the Antarctic, just a difficult place to search. Thinking about places like Lake Vostok, the Lake water there may have been isolated from modern atmosphere for possibly as long as 15-20 million years. If we find good specimens of Wooly Mammoth in permafrost, I wonder what secrets Antarctica might hold in it's icy depths? Edited January 16, 2012 by psyche101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldorado Posted January 16, 2012 #15 Share Posted January 16, 2012 .......... I wonder what secrets Antarctica might hold in it's icy depths? Jimmy Hoffa? (joking) Likewise, our oceans and seas must be a treasure trove but as you say, tis very difficult to recover said treasure when you have the elements and environment working against you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Ford Posted January 16, 2012 #16 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I have been expecting for some good finds from the Antarctic, just a difficult place to search. Thinking about places like Lake Vostok, the Lake water there may have been isolated from modern atmosphere for possibly as long as 15-20 million years. If we find good specimens of Wooly Mammoth in permafrost, I wonder what secrets Antarctica might hold in it's icy depths? The reason there is a lake there is that under the lake is a giant spaceship still giving off heat from the engines that are ticking over! There is a monster in it that absorbs living creatures and can mimic them! Totally 100% true as I saw it on a movie style documentary called 'The Thing'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Serenity Posted January 16, 2012 #17 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Titanosaurs and sauropods were considered the largest dinosaurs ever, although specifically, the largest dinosaur ever was a Sauropod called Amphicoelias, it could have grown to as much as 200ft and 120 metric tonnes, in comparison the largest titanosaurs and sauropods, were anywhere from 60ft-110ft and 100 tonnes in weight. Hope that helps He is a pic for comparison http://thexodirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Comparing-Amphicoelias-Fragillimus-red-from-other-dinosaurs-and-human.png Amphicoelias is in red, rest are other large sauropods. Thanks. Holy! That is huge! O_O; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassea Posted January 16, 2012 #18 Share Posted January 16, 2012 How is it possible for it to be so big? I've heard numerous stories. That animals can only get so big. Before their weight would crush them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilly Posted January 16, 2012 #19 Share Posted January 16, 2012 So did the massive ones not have a bit in their genetic code that stopped them from growing. 120 tonnes is so big I can't picture a creature that big im my head. Wonder how big its prick was. Actually, male dinosaurs may not have had a penis (at least in the sense that mammals do). See link here for details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyche101 Posted January 17, 2012 #20 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Jimmy Hoffa? (joking) Likewise, our oceans and seas must be a treasure trove but as you say, tis very difficult to recover said treasure when you have the elements and environment working against you. Maybe a whole Mafia stash? I am sure that the ocean floors hold many surprises and wonderful discoveries, but I was thinking the ice might even preserve something that we have not seen before. I Figure that ice might have some neat surprises suspended in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyche101 Posted January 17, 2012 #21 Share Posted January 17, 2012 The reason there is a lake there is that under the lake is a giant spaceship still giving off heat from the engines that are ticking over! There is a monster in it that absorbs living creatures and can mimic them! Totally 100% true as I saw it on a movie style documentary called 'The Thing'. I am afraid that is no true at all, it is an urban legend. Supermans Fortress of Solitude is the only Alien structure out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyche101 Posted January 17, 2012 #22 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Actually, male dinosaurs may not have had a penis (at least in the sense that mammals do). See link here for details. Wow! Stands to reason, but who would have thunk it! I think you need one of these to pass out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilly Posted January 17, 2012 #23 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Yeah, kind of a case of: "Big dinosaur, Small..." You get the picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis914 Posted January 17, 2012 #24 Share Posted January 17, 2012 The reason there is a lake there is that under the lake is a giant spaceship still giving off heat from the engines that are ticking over! There is a monster in it that absorbs living creatures and can mimic them! Totally 100% true as I saw it on a movie style documentary called 'The Thing'. "Who Goes There" is such an awesome book! Not to take away from the films except for the latest remake which I haven't seen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abramelin Posted January 18, 2012 #25 Share Posted January 18, 2012 The Blue Whale still holds that title. Yeah, if it grows legs first and starts walking on land, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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