Gigantosaurus: The Giant Herbivorous Sauropod Dinosaur of the Late Jurassic Period

Gigantosaurus is a genus of long-necked, herbivorous sauropod dinosaur that lived during the Late Jurassic period, around 155 to 145 million years ago. It was first discovered in 1963 in Tanzania and was named after its massive size. The name Gigantosaurus means "giant lizard" in Greek.

Gigantosaurus was estimated to be around 25 meters (82 feet) long and weighed around 20 tons. It had a long neck, long tail, and four powerful legs. Its body was covered with armor plates, and it had a small head and a long, pointed snout. Gigantosaurus likely fed on large amounts of vegetation, such as ferns and cycads, using its long neck to reach high into the trees.

Gigantosaurus is known from several well-preserved fossil finds in Africa, including Tanzania and South Africa. It is considered one of the largest sauropods to have ever lived, and its discovery has helped scientists better understand the evolution and diversity of sauropod dinosaurs during the Late Jurassic period.