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  1. Brontosaurus | Size, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 12, 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 measure …

  2. Brontosaurus - Wikipedia

    Brontosaurus is a genus in the subfamily Apatosaurinae, which includes only it and Apatosaurus, which are distinguished by their firm builds and thick necks. Although Apatosaurinae was named in 1929, …

  3. 9 Beefy Facts About The Brontosaurus - The Fact Site

    Feb 23, 2021 · The Brontosaurus was discovered in 1879 in North America. Here are nine facts you should know about one of the world's most recognizable dinosaurs.

  4. Brontosaurus Facts for Kids

    There are three recongized specices of Brontoasaruses and they are B. excelsus (type species), B. parvus and B. yahnahpin. The name Brontosaurus means: “Thunder lizard”. The name Brontosaurus …

  5. 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 gathered …

  6. 13 Amazing Brontosaurus Facts

    Jan 25, 2024 · Discover 13 fascinating Brontosaurus facts in this comprehensive guide. Learn about their size, diet, habitat, and more. Uncover the secrets of these incredible dinosaurs!

  7. Brontosaurus: Reinstating a prehistoric icon - Natural History Museum

    Brontosaurus was a large sauropod, a group of typically large dinosaurs with long necks and long tails. It lived during the Late Jurassic Period, from about 156 to 145 million years ago. The first recorded …

  8. Brontosaurus Facts: A Giant Sauropod Dinosaur Of The Jurassic Period

    Jun 17, 2020 · Brontosaurus facts, pictures and in-depth information. Discover one of the most famous dinosaurs of the Jurassic Period!

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

    Dec 9, 2023 · Brontosaurus had several distinct features, including a long and muscular neck and a small head in proportion to its body. They possessed a heavy, elongated tail that provided balance …

  10. What Is a Brontosaurus? Facts About the Famous Dinosaur

    Jan 7, 2026 · The Brontosaurus, meaning “thunder lizard,” is one of the most recognizable sauropods—the group of enormous, long-necked, plant-eating dinosaurs. Named in 1879, its image …