Spinosaurus (/ ˌspaɪnəˈsɔːrəs /; lit. 'spine lizard') is a genus of large spinosaurid theropod dinosaurs that lived in what is now North Africa during the Cenomanian stage of the Late Cretaceous period, about …

Mar 24, 2026 · Spinosaurus, genus of theropod dinosaurs belonging to the family Spinosauridae, known from incomplete North African fossils that date to Cenomanian times (roughly 100 to 94 million years …

Mar 6, 2026 · Few creatures from Earth’s ancient past inspire as much fascination as the mighty Spinosaurus. With its towering sail-like spine, elongated crocodile-like jaws, and immense body …

Dive into the world of the Spinosaurus, one of the largest carnivorous dinosaus ever, and uncover its incredible size, weight, diet, and fascinating facts.

Spinosaurus lived near swamps, rivers, and sparse forests. The living environment completely influenced Spinosaurus’ hunting habits and their main diet: they ate fish and other aquatic creatures …

Feb 19, 2026 · A new paper published in Science describes their journeys in 2019 and 2022 to find Spinosaurus mirabilis, the first new spinosaurid species discovered in more than a century. A large, …

Spinosaurus (meaning "spined lizard") is an extinct genus of spinosaurid theropod dinosaur that existed in what is now North Africa during the Cretaceous period. Spinosaurus is argued to have the longest …

Named for its seven-foot-long spines, Spinosaurus lived about a hundred million years ago during the Cretaceous period. It inhabited what is now North Africa’s Sahara region, which at the time...

Spinosaurus was a large meat-eating dinosaur from Africa. Scientists think it may have lived a semi-aquatic lifestyle. Our understanding of Spinosaurus has changed in recent years. For over 100 years …

Feb 20, 2026 · Roughly 95 million years ago, a large, meat-eating dinosaur with a curved, sword-like crest atop its head prowled around what is now Africa. The fearsome creature had a long snout, …