Yangchuanosaurus Pictures

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3D illustration with the Dinosaur Yangchuanosaurus - MR1805 via Istock
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Yangchuanosaurus was a large theropod dinosaur that lived during the Jurassic period.


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It had a long, narrow skull with sharp, serrated teeth adapted for tearing flesh.


Yangchuanosaurus 3D Illustration - CoreyFord via Istock
Photo: CoreyFord via iStock

Yangchuanosaurus belonged to the family Allosauridae, which also includes other large theropods like Allosaurus.


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The estimated length of the Yangchuanosaurus ranged from 7 to 10 meters (23 to 33 feet).


Yangchuanosaurus mount at the Beijing Museum of Natural History
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It was discovered in the Yangtze River Valley in China.


3D illustration of Yangchuanosaurus - MR1805 via Istock
Photo: MR1805 via iStock

Yangchuanosaurus had a relatively large brain compared to other theropods of its time.


A Yangchuanosaurus hunts through heavy jungle foliage for prey as a flock of Pterodactylus reptiles keep close watch on him - CoreyFord via Istock
Photo: CoreyFord via iStock

It likely had good vision and a sense of smell, aiding in hunting and locating prey.


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On the move…


The Athletic Yangchuanosaurus - CoreyFord via Istock
Photo: CoreyFord via iStock

Some specimens of Yangchuanosaurus show evidence of injuries and healed fractures, indicating potential intraspecific combat or interactions.


Yangchuanosaurus displays its teeth - CoreyFord via Istock
Photo: CoreyFord via iStock

The exact classification of Yangchuanosaurus within the dinosaur family tree is still debated among scientists.


Two Yangchuanosaurus dinosaurs splash across a stream as a volcano erupts with smoke and ash.
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Studies suggest that Yangchuanosaurus may have had a mixture of both fast-running and slow-moving adaptations.


Life reconstruction of Y. shangyouensis | Dmitry Bogdanov via Wikipedia (CC BY 3.0)
Photo: Dmitry Bogdanov via Wikipedia (CC BY 3.0)

Fossil evidence suggests that Yangchuanosaurus may have hunted in groups.


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Not welcome here.


Photo: CoreyFord via Getty Images

Can always trust a pterosaur to ruin the party.

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