Titanosaurs are considered to be the largest extinct land animals in the world.
Titanosaurs: Giants of the Past
Titanosaurs were a diverse group of sauropod dinosaurs that roamed the Earth during the Cretaceous period. They are known for their immense size and are considered to be among the largest land animals to have ever existed. One particularly impressive example is Dreadnoughtus.
Dreadnoughtus: A Titan Among Titanosaurs
Dreadnoughtus schrani, a titanosaur discovered in Argentina, provides tangible evidence of the colossal sizes these dinosaurs could reach.
| Feature | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Estimated Length | 26 meters (85 feet) |
| Estimated Weight | 59,291 kg (65.4 short tons) |
As noted, Titanosaurs hold the world record for the size of a land animal. The discovery of Dreadnoughtus in Argentina, with an estimated length of 26 metres (85 feet) and weight of 59,291 kg (65.4 short tons), further cements this claim. While other extinct animals may have been larger in terms of aquatic creatures (e.g., blue whale), titanosaurs represent the pinnacle of size for terrestrial animals.
