BRACHIOSAURUS
Pronounced
“BAK-truh-SAWR-us”
Meaning
‘arm lizard’ referring to its longer fore legs.
Habitat
Semi-arid environment with distinct wet and dry seasons, flat flood plains and riverside forests.
Diet
Herbivore. Leaves, ferns and low lying vegetation.
TIME PERIOD
Mid – late Jurassic (150 – 100 million years ago).
Character
Brachiosaurs used their very long necks to graze on foliage high above the ground. Plant material was digested in their huge guts, possibly in fermentation chambers. They even swallowed stones (known as gizzard stones or ‘gastroliths’) to help grind up leaves and twigs. Its long neck contained large air sacs connected to the lungs which reduced overall weight and helped movement.
This dinosaur has been proudly sponsored by:
East Devon is a local government district in Devon, England. Its council has been based in Honiton since February 2019, and the largest town is Exmouth.