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Buch (Softcover): Ratgeber
The Story Of Spinosaurus
Discover the Giant Swimming Dinosaur - Facts About Prehistoric Predators and Ancient Animals
Verlag:
Indy Press Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P36534032
EAN: 9798349502101
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Zustellung: Do, 15.10.2026
Versand: Kostenlos
CHF 42.–
Beschreibung
For decades, Spinosaurus was known mostly through fragmentary fossils and old assumptions, until new discoveries revealed something no one expected: a dinosaur built not just to walk the land, but to hunt in water. Spinosaurus: Discover the Giant Swimming Dinosaur takes readers deep into the science behind this extraordinary predator, unpacking the fossil evidence that transformed Spinosaurus from a mysterious footnote into one of the most studied and debated dinosaurs in paleontology.. This book explores what made Spinosaurus so different from other large theropods, its massive sail-like spine, dense bones suited for swimming, paddle-like tail, and crocodile-like skull built for catching fish, and examines the ongoing scientific debate over how much of its life was spent in water versus on land. Readers will learn how paleontologists reconstruct the behavior of an animal that lived roughly ninety-five million years ago using fragmentary and sometimes contradictory fossil evidence, and how new discoveries continue to challenge long-held assumptions about dinosaur biology. Joseph Lilly V. presents Spinosaurus within the broader context of the prehistoric ecosystem it dominated, comparing it to other apex predators of its time and explaining why its size, estimated to exceed even Tyrannosaurus rex, made it such a formidable presence in ancient river systems. The book also addresses common myths surrounding Spinosaurus and clarifies what current fossil evidence actually supports. Written in clear, engaging language for general readers as well as dinosaur enthusiasts, students, and paleontology fans, this book offers a thorough, up-to-date account of one of the most fascinating and unusual predators to have ever existed. For readers who thought they knew dinosaurs, Spinosaurus proves there is always more beneath the surface, literally.
Spezifikationen
Sprache
- Englisch
Autor
- Joseph V. Lilly
Erscheinungsjahr
- 2026
Format
- Buch (Softcover)
Anzahl Seiten
- 198