Brachiosaurus is a genus of sauropod dinosaur from the Jurassic Morrison Formation of North America. source
Brachiosaurus is a genus of sauropod dinosaur from the Jurassic Morrison Formation of North America.
Brachiosaurus was first described by Elmer S. Riggs in 1903 from fossils. source
Brachiosaurus was first described by Elmer S. Riggs in 1903 from fossils.
Brachiosaurus found in the Grand River Canyon (now Colorado River) of western Colorado, in the United States. source
Brachiosaurus found in the Grand River Canyon (now Colorado River) of western Colorado, in the United States.
Riggs named the dinosaur Brachiosaurus altithorax, declaring it "the largest known dinosaur". source
Riggs named the dinosaur Brachiosaurus altithorax, declaring it "the largest known dinosaur".
Brachiosaurus had a disproportionately long neck, small skull, and large overall size, all of which are typical for sauropods. source
Brachiosaurus had a disproportionately long neck, small skull, and large overall size, all of which are typical for sauropods.
Brachiosaurus is the namesake genus of the family Brachiosauridae, which includes a handful of other similar sauropods. source
Brachiosaurus is the namesake genus of the family Brachiosauridae, which includes a handful of other similar sauropods.
Several other potential species of Brachiosaurus have been described from Africa and Europe. source
Several other potential species of Brachiosaurus have been described from Africa and Europe.
Brachiosaurus is regarded as a high browser, probably cropping or nipping vegetation as high as possibly 9 metres (30 ft) off of the ground. source
Brachiosaurus is regarded as a high browser, probably cropping or nipping vegetation as high as possibly 9 metres (30 ft) off of the ground.
Brachiosaurus is one of the rarer sauropods of the Morrison Formation. source
Brachiosaurus is one of the rarer sauropods of the Morrison Formation.
Most size estimates for Brachiosaurus are actually for the African form. source
Most size estimates for Brachiosaurus are actually for the African form.
Brachiosaurus was Riggs' field assistant H. W. Menke who found FMNH P 25107, on July 4, 1900. source
Brachiosaurus was Riggs' field assistant H. W. Menke who found FMNH P 25107, on July 4, 1900.
In contrast to most other sauropods, brachiosaurids had an inclined back, due to their long forelimbs. source
In contrast to most other sauropods, brachiosaurids had an inclined back, due to their long forelimbs.
Brachiosaurus is thought to have been a high browser, feeding on foliage well above the ground. source
Brachiosaurus is thought to have been a high browser, feeding on foliage well above the ground.
Brachiosaurus is one of the best-known dinosaurs amongst both paleontologists and the general public. source
Brachiosaurus is one of the best-known dinosaurs amongst both paleontologists and the general public.
Brachiosaurus is the namesake genus of Brachiosauridae. source
Brachiosaurus is the namesake genus of Brachiosauridae.
The length of Brachiosaurus has been estimated at 26 metres (85 ft). source
The length of Brachiosaurus has been estimated at 26 metres (85 ft).
