Extinct Spinosaurus lived in what now is North Africa during the Late Cretaceous period, about 99 to 93.5 million years ago. The genus was known first from Egyptian remains discovered in 1912, but these original remains were destroyed in World War II. Fortunately, additional discoveries in the early 21st century have given us more information about these dinosaurs. The best known species is S. aegyptiacus from Egypt, although a potential second species, S. maroccanus, has been recovered from Morocco. The skull of Spinosaurus was similar to that of a modern crocodilian, well-adapted to eating fish. More scientists believe it hunted both terrestrial and aquatic prey. The distinctive neural spines, long extensions of the backbones, grew to at least 5.4 ft long and were likely to have had skin connecting them, forming a sail-like structure, and its tail was a flexible fin or paddle-like structure. It lived in a humid environment of tidal flats and mangrove forests alongside many other dinosaurs, as well as fish, crocodylomorphs, lizards, turtles, pterosaurs, and plesiosaurs.

Fun Fact: Spinosaurus is the longest known terrestrial carnivore, at 49 ft in length and 8.4 tons in body mass.



Hatched on November 28, 2023; came to live at Owl Wood in December, 2023.

Lowjaw Minmi

Familiar

The proclivity of Minmi to roll in the dirt has made them valuable aerators of soil.

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Fishscale Basket

Chests

Woven from river reeds and glistening scales. Something jingles inside.

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Fossilized Fish

Trinkets

how i mine for fish?

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Battered Scroll Case

Trinkets

A scroll case in abysmal condition. Its contents are unreadable.

15

Jasper

Minerals & Ores

The vibrant red has earned this variety the nickname ''Bloodstone''.

120

Spiny Tail

Organics

The unfortunate remains of the rare ultraram. Not the most impressive battle trophy.

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