(bron-tuh-SOR-us)
Length: 20 meters
Weight: 20,000kg
ERA: Late Jurassic
155-135 million years ago
Meaning of name: Thunder Lizard
Far larger than any land animal existing today was Brontosaurus, also known as Apatosaurus. His four tree-trunk legs supported an immense blimp-shaped body, and his neck was almost as long as his tail. Brontosaurus, a vegetarian, lived in North America. He is one of the most famous prehistoric animals. * Source: back of card