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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. 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 …

  3. 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 …

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

    Read the story of Brontosaurus, one of the world’s most beloved dinosaurs, and discover why, after 100 years of doubt, scientists have now reinstated this iconic dinosaur.

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

    Mar 28, 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 …

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

    Dec 9, 2023 · The Brontosaurus, often synonymous with the image of giant dinosaurs, is a fascinating creature that walked the Earth during the Late Jurassic to Early Cretaceous periods.

  7. 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 …

  8. 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. …

  9. 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.

  10. 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 …