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At over 15 meters in total length, Spinosaurus aegyptiacus is of the largest and one of the most iconic dinosaurian predators, roaming the shores estuaries, river systems and other waterways of its North African domain from 115 to 93 million years ago. Incorporating the most recent information available at this time, the subject does display the more recent limb proportions, though still retaining a more bipedal stance in this pose. The tail is much more dramatically keeled and slightly paddle-like to an extent similarly observed in many other aquatic reptiles, such as crocodilians, marine iguanas, amphibious monitor lizards, and amphibious and aquatic snakes. The massive vertebral spines on its back may reached or exceeded 2 meters in height, and likely supported a sail-like structure, most likely used for display or possibly for thermal regulation as well. The skull of Spinosaurus could have exceeded 2 meters in length, but was long, narrow and lightly constructed, bearing conically shaped, peg like teeth for snaring the giant fishes from the waters of its coastal and waterway habitats.

Prints available at: www.etsy.com/listing/589456646/lord-of-the-african-shores

Description

At over 15 meters in total length, Spinosaurus aegyptiacus is of the largest and one of the most iconic dinosaurian predators, roaming the shores estuaries, river systems and other waterways of its North African domain from 115 to 93 million years ago. Incorporating the most recent information available at this time, the subject does display the more recent limb proportions, though still retaining a more bipedal stance in this pose. The tail is much more dramatically keeled and slightly paddle-like to an extent similarly observed in many other aquatic reptiles, such as crocodilians, marine iguanas, amphibious monitor lizards, and amphibious and aquatic snakes. The massive vertebral spines on its back may reached or exceeded 2 meters in height, and likely supported a sail-like structure, most likely used for display or possibly for thermal regulation as well. The skull of Spinosaurus could have exceeded 2 meters in length, but was long, narrow and lightly constructed, bearing conically shaped, peg like teeth for snaring the giant fishes from the waters of its coastal and waterway habitats.

Prints available at: www.etsy.com/listing/589456646/lord-of-the-african-shores