The Dinosaur Dave on Nostr: This weeks #Lego #FossilFriday is #Brachiosaurus In 1900, Paleontologist Elmer S ...
This weeks #Lego #FossilFriday is #Brachiosaurus
In 1900, Paleontologist Elmer S Riggs, found a partial postcranial skeleton near Fruita Colorado.
In 1901, Riggs published a short report on the new find, noting the unusual length of the humerus (front leg) compared to the femur (back leg), resulting in a Giraffe like posture.
In 1903, Riggs formally named the species Brachiosaurus altihorax. This fossil was regarded as the largest known dinosaur at the time.
In 1900, Paleontologist Elmer S Riggs, found a partial postcranial skeleton near Fruita Colorado.
In 1901, Riggs published a short report on the new find, noting the unusual length of the humerus (front leg) compared to the femur (back leg), resulting in a Giraffe like posture.
In 1903, Riggs formally named the species Brachiosaurus altihorax. This fossil was regarded as the largest known dinosaur at the time.