Rapetosaurus (/ rəˌpeɪtuːˈsɔːrəs / rə-PAY-too-SOR-əs[1]) is a genus of titanosaurian sauropod dinosaur that lived in Madagascar from 70 to 66 million years ago, at the end of the Cretaceous Period. Only one species, Rapetosaurus krausei, has been identified.

Feb 10, 2024 · In the Late Cretaceous Period, the majestic Rapetosaurus roamed the ancient landscapes of Madagascar. This remarkable sauropod, named after a mythical giant from Malagasy folklore, offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era.

Rapetosaurus is a genus of sauropod dinosaur. It lived in what is now Madagascar from 70 to 66 million years ago, at the end of the Cretaceous period. Only one species, Rapetosaurus krausei, has been found. Like other sauropods, Rapetosaurus was a quadrupedal herbivore.

Sep 13, 2013 · A very exciting find,‭ ‬the juvenile specimen of Rapetosaurus is to date the most complete titanosaurid skeleton ever found.‭ ‬This has allowed many of the gaps in the understanding of these dinosaurs to be filled in,‭ ‬including how the titanosaurs fit in among the sauropod group.‭ ‬This new understanding of titanosaur ...

Rapetosaurus is a genus of sauropod dinosaur that lived in Madagascar from 70 to 66 million years ago, at the end of the Cretaceous Period. Only one species, Rapetosaurus krausei, has been identified.

Rapetosaurus (Rapeto Lizard, named after a giant deity in Malagasy folklore responsible for creating various features of the land) is a genus of titanosaurian sauropod dinosaur that lived in the Maevarano Formation of the Mahajanga Province (known as "Majunga" in French) in northwest Madagascar...

Rapetosaurus (/ r ə ˌ p eɪ t uː ˈ s ɔːr ə s / rə-PAY-too-SOR-əs [1]) is a genus of titanosaurian sauropod dinosaur that lived in Madagascar from 70 to 66 million years ago, at the end of the Cretaceous Period. Only one species, Rapetosaurus krausei, has been identified.

Aug 1, 2001 · Here we describe the most complete titanosaur yet discovered. Rapetosaurus krausei gen. et sp. nov., from the Maevarano Formation of Madagascar, provides a view of titanosaur anatomy from head to...

Feb 10, 2013 · At somewhere between 66 and 70 million years old, Rapetosaurus roamed Madagascar during what we can look back at and call the waning days of the Cretaceous. And the record of this dinosaur is ...

May 11, 2023 · Rapetosaurus is titanosaur named after a giant deity of local folklore. It was a typical sauropod with a short tail, a very long neck, and a huge elephant-like body. It was herbivorous, and its small pencil-like teeth were good for …