Spinosaurus Vertebrate

Spinosaurus (“Spine lizard”)
Timeline: Late Cretaceous (99-93.5 million years ago)
Size: 10 - 15 metres
Range: North Africa
Habitat: Tidal flats, Mangrove forests 
Diet: Carnivorous 

Spinosaurus is the largest of all known carnivorous animals, reaching lengths of over 15 metres - even larger than the infamous T-rex. Spinosaurus are thought to have hunted both terrestrial and aquatic prey, spending at least part of its life in the water. Comparable to large grizzly bears of today, these were generalised and opportunistic predators that could scavenge, hunt and fish. Its most distinctive feature is the large sail on its back, the function of which is still uncertain. Scientists have proposed several hypotheses including heat regulation, courtship displays or intimidation. Some believe that it may have looked less like a sail and more like the fat layered humps seen on bison. 

The first record of this dinosaur was discovered in Egypt in 1912 and described by German palaeontologist Ernst Stromer. The original remains were destroyed in World War II during an air raid over Munich. It was not until 2008 and 2009 that more bones of a Spinosaurus were uncovered in Morocco.

This Spinosaurus Vertebrate (112 - 72 Million Years Old) has been displayed and elegantly mounted in a museum quality deep box frame, by our expert in-house team and is accompanied by a detailed sketch of this species.

Frame: Satin finished acrylic

Mount: 300 GSM acid free card stock with a 2 mm bevelled edge matboard border

Display: Self standing frame or wall hanging bracket

Dimensions: 31 x 22 x 6 cm

Informed by detailed knowledge and understanding of dinosaur anatomy, this watercolour design has been created by a published scientific illustrator and specially commissioned for our paleo collection.

The picture shown is an example of the quality that you can expect to receive. Please be aware that, as these are natural products, they are subject to some variation.

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