Datousaurus Dinosaur were one of the more mysterious creatures among those that resided in the early to late Jurassic period (from about 201 to 145 million years ago). It was first discovered in 1978 in the Zhucheng region of China by Chinese paleontologist Dong Zhiming and was first reported in 1982. It is a fairly large genus of sauropod dinosaur, which was about 24 meters in length and weighed about 11 to 22 tonnes, although some believe it could have weighed even more.
The Datousaurus was a plant-eating dinosaur with a long neck and a long tail that could help it reach high branches and keep balance while walking. It had small, but powerful legs that could support the heavy body as it walked, making it a fairly fast dinosaur. It also had cervical ribs, which indicate it had strong neck muscles, allowing it to bend its neck and move simultaneously with its back.
Datousaurus Facts :
| Name: | Datousaurus Dinosaurs |
| Size: | 24 meters |
| Main Facts: | The Datousaurus also had two sets of claws on its hands and feet and its claws were slightly curved, which suggests that it may have used them to tear apart tough foliage. |
The skeleton of the Datousaurus was similar to that of many other sauropods in that it had an arched backbone and a torso which was quite deep. The most distinguishing feature of the Datousaurus was its head. It had a short, wide skull with a very blunt snout that was laterally compressed. This gave it a distinct look and it was quite unlike the long and tapered skulls seen on other sauropod dinosaurs. It also had large eyes indicating that it had excellent vision.
The diet of the Datousaurus is somewhat mysterious, but studies suggest that it fed on a wide variety of plant material such as twigs, leaves, and fruits. It may have also included some tough vegetation in its diet, given its curved claws. Its long neck may have allowed it to reach leaves at the top of trees, and its powerful legs would have enabled it to wander vast distances in search of food. The Datousaurus was an important type of dinosaur in its ecosystem, as its presence in the region made more resources available for other creatures. Thus, it may have played a critical role in maintaining the balance of its region's food web. However, no fossil evidence of this has been found, indicating that it is uncertain how it interacted with the other creatures active at the time.
