Thunder Lizard

1999. Acrylic on stretched canvas. 24"x36".

Publication History

Essay

Although he's not the longest, tallest or heaviest dinosaur that has ever lived, he is nearly everybody's favorite. The official name of this animal is Apatosaurus. At one time, however, he was also known by the legendary name "Brontosaurus", which means "thunder lizard".

Vital Statistics

  • Genus Name: Apatosaurus ("deceptive lizard")
  • Type Species: * A. ajax (Marsh, 1877)
  • Length: 69-85 feet (21-26 meters)
  • Weight: 10-40 tons
  • Time: 155-145 million years ago (Late Jurassic)
  • Place: Colorado, Oklahoma, Utah, Wyoming
  • Diet: plant-eater (herbivore)

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