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  1. Brontosaurus - Wikipedia

    Brontosaurus (/ ˌbrɒntəˈsɔːrəs /; [1][2] meaning "thunder lizard" from the Greek words βροντή, brontē "thunder" and σαῦρος, sauros "lizard") is a genus of herbivorous sauropod dinosaur …

  2. Why was the name 'Brontosaurus' brought back from the dead?

    Dec 31, 2023 · The biggest animals ever to have walked on Earth were the long-necked, long-tailed dinosaurs known as sauropods, and the most famous of these giants was likely …

  3. Brontosaurus | Size, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 30, 2025 · Brontosaurus, large herbivorous sauropod dinosaur living during the Late Jurassic and Early Cretaceous epochs (163.5 million to 100.5 million years ago). Recovered specimens …

  4. Brontosaurus: Reinstating a prehistoric icon - Natural History …

    Brontosaurus was a large sauropod, a group of typically large dinosaurs with long necks and long tails. It lived during the Late Jurassic Period, from about 156 to 145 million years ago. The first …

  5. Brontosaurus: Overview, Size, Habitat, & Facts - Dinosaur Dictionary

    Dec 9, 2023 · Brontosaurus holds a notable place within the evolutionary history of dinosaurs, representing a branch of the sauropods that displays significant adaptations for its large size …

  6. Brontosaurus Guide - Dinosaur.org

    The Brontosaurus, a prominent herbivorous dinosaur from the Late Jurassic period, reaches alarming lengths up to 80 feet. Its long neck allows it to browse treetops, crucial for its diet. …

  7. Meet Brontosaurus, The Dinosaur That Disappeared – And Was …

    Apr 18, 2025 · The story of Brontosaurus is unlike any other dinosaur tale – it’s a scientific mystery with more twists than a detective novel! First discovered in the 1870s, this massive …

  8. All about Brontosaurus - Animalia

    These are giant herbivorous dinosaurs that belong to the group of sauropods, known worldwide for their enormous mass. Brontosaurus were nonselective browsers, while their long necks …

  9. Brontosaurus Facts - The Giants of the Jurassic Era - SciQuest

    Apr 17, 2024 · Brontosaurus is a genus of large, long-necked, herbivorous dinosaurs. They roamed the Earth during the Late Jurassic period in the present-day United States. Here, we …

  10. Brontosaurus | The Thunder Lizard of the Jurassic Period

    Oct 18, 2023 · Brontosaurus was a colossal dinosaur from the Jurassic period. Discover its origins, key facts, and unique features that set it apart.