Allosaurus

Allosaurus Facts

Name Means	"Strange Lizard "
Type	Killer, Predator, Scavenger
Lived When	Late Jurassic (150 to 135 million years ago)
Length	Up to 40 feet
Weight	Up to 5 tons
Weapons	Sharp teeth, razor-sharp claws
Diet	Other dinosaurs, also ate dead carcasses
Habitat	North America, Portugal, Tanzania, Australia
Interesting Allosaurus Facts	Allosaurus's front hands had 3 claws on each, not two like T-Rex. Allosaurus has been called the "great-great grandfather" of T-rex. It was a frightening killing machine. Allosaurus would kill by grabbing its victim with its front arms and making terrible wounds with its razor-sharp claws. With its sharp teeth it would tear off chunks of flesh.

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