Did you know that Antarctica is home to a wide variety of dinosaurs? They may not be well known, but they were here. Antarctica's most famous dinosaur was Antarctosaurus giganteus - or as it is more commonly known - the "Antarctic Giant". This large herbivore was about 9 meters tall and weighed about 18 tons. Not only was it huge, but it also had some interesting features. For example, this giant had long hind legs and short front legs with large claws on the toes.
What was the first dinosaur found in Antarctica?
The first dinosaur found in Antarctica was Antarctosaurus giganteus.
Are there any other types of dinosaurs living in Antarctica?
Yes, there are more types of dinosaurs living in Antarctica besides Antarctosaurus giganteus! These include ornithopods (also known as bird's feet), thyreophorans (also known as armored naked necks), as well as small carnivorous predators such as velociraptors and dromaesaurids.
See our complete list of Antarctic dinosaurs below.
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