Giganotosaurus
Giganotosaurus, a formidable predator of Late Cretaceous South America, was one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs. Fossil discoveries in Argentina's Huincul Formation reveal its massive size, reaching lengths of up to 40 feet. This carnivore likely hunted large herbivores like the Argentinosaurus.
Phonetic Pronunciation:
jy-GAN-oh-toh-SAWR-us
Latin Name:
Giganotosaurus carolinii
Archeological Era:
Late Cretaceous