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Megalosaurus

by Lucas Garcia

Meaning: Giant Lizard

1852 – Crystal Palace Statue
2018 – Reconstruction by Mark Witton

Megalosaurus was the first dinosaur to be discovered and scientifically named. From what little fossils they had at the time, Paleontologists thought Megalosaurus resembled a bulky, bear-like lizard. When in reality, its skeleton was more similarly structured to some birds, such as roadrunners.

About 9.5 feet tall and 30 feet long

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