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Spinosaurus was the largest carnivorous dinosaur, reaching up to 59 feet in length, larger than T. rex.
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It lived around 100 million years ago during the Cretaceous period in what is now North Africa.
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Unlike most dinosaurs, Spinosaurus was semiaquatic and adapted to hunting in rivers and lakes.
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Its long, narrow skull was similar to a crocodile’s, with conical teeth for catching slippery prey like fish.
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Spinosaurus had paddle-like limbs and a tail designed for swimming, making it an excellent aquatic hunter.
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Fossils of Spinosaurus were first discovered in Egypt in 1912 by German paleontologist Ernst Stromer.
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The Spinosaurus sail may have been used for temperature regulation or to attract mates.
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Spinosaurus fossils were destroyed during World War II, and new discoveries have reshaped our understanding.
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The nostrils of Spinosaurus were located high on its head, enabling it to breathe while partially submerged.
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