12 Super-Incredible Dinosaurs You Need To Know

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There was no need for the Brachiosaurus to stretch to reach trees The Brachiosaurus holds the record for being the largest living thing to walk on Earth Unlike other dinosaurs that could run on two legs the Brachiosaurus needed four thick legs to support the weight of its body Early illustrations showed the Brachiosaurus on its two back legs eating leaves from treetops Scientists now believe the front legs held most of the weight The two back legs were not strong enough to hold the dinosaur up The Brachiosaurus had a long neck It was the tallest herbivore of its time It could reach more than twice as high as a giraffe The long neck was a problem for young Brachiosaurus Since they were shorter the neck was THE BRACHIOSAURUS REACHED FOR THE TREETOPS 1 4