Key Information
Australovenator
| Species | Australovenator wintonensis |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Height | 6 to 7 ft |
| Length | 20 ft |
| Weight | 1,100 lb |
| Timescale | Late Cretaceous |
| Classification | Saurischia > Theropoda > Megaraptora |
| Similar Species | Neovenator, Megaraptor |
Learning Point
- Australovenator was a seemingly agile theropod found in Australia. The location of the discovery was in among the remains of a sauropod, and currently it is the only known fossil of the animal. We don’t have a complete skeleton yet, but we do have enough to understand its face, arms and legs, all which points to it being a strong and probably quick dinosaur.
Project
- Draw a picture of an Australovenator in its habitat.
- Overview
- X-Ray
Location
| Confirmed | Australia |
Fun Facts
- The name Australovenator comes from Greek meaning “southern hunter“.
- They are still excavating the site where the original fossil was found, finding more parts of the skeleton as they do.
- It is thought to have been a quick dinosaur.
- It has also been suggested that it had very agile arms and hands, extending more than most other theropods.
Past Lessons
| 146 | April 29, 2024 | (North America) |