| Name: | Allosaurus |
| How to Say: | All-o-sore-us |
| Name Meaning: | Different kind of lizard |
| First Discovered: | 1877 |
| Size: | 35 Feet Long and 16 Feet Tall |
| Weight: | 4400 lbs, the equivalent of 88 2nd Graders |
| How Old: | 150 Million Years Ago in the Jurassic Period |
| Habitat: | Found in North America, Portugal and Tanzania |
| Diet: | Top of the Food Chain, likely ate other dinosaurs |
5 Quick Facts about the Allosaurus
- The Allosaurus hunted and lived in packs.
- Allosaurus have sharp teeth with saw type edges. These teeth were often shed making them a common found fossil.
- The most complete Allosaurus ever found was 95% complete and nicknamed Big Al, it is on display at the Museum of the Rockies.
- A wealth of knowledge about the Allosaurus is know since it is a commonly found dinosaur from all ages of its lifespan.
- The Allosaurus has a top speed of 19-34 mph.
Take My Allosaurus Quiz
True or False: Allosaurus is the official state fossil of Utah?
(Hover over your answer and I will let you know if you are right or wrong)
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My Allosaurus Coloring Page
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