The Largest Animals To Ever Exist On Earth

overseas [Music] From towering herbivores to fierce predators, the planet Earth has been home to some of the largest and most impressive creatures in existence. These enormous creatures have left their mark on the planet, from lush forests to oceans. In this video, we'll look at some of the largest animals that have ever lived on Earth and what the largest is currently. From the largest sauropod dinosaur to the enormous creatures that prowled in the oceans, prepare to be astounded by the sheer size that these magnificent creatures possessed. [Music] The enormous herbivorous dinosaur Argentinosaurus lived in the late Cretaceous Period, roughly

It is recognized for having been one of the largest land animals to have ever lived on Earth 90 million years ago in what is now Argentina. Estimates suggest that it may have reached lengths of up to 100 feet and weights of up to 100 tons. Its long neck made up around half of its total body length, and its head was relatively small, with a baseball-sized brain. With thigh bones longer than six feet, the Argentinosaurus's bones are among the largest ever found. Because of its size, it most likely had to consume enormous amounts of vegetation in order to survive, and since it had to consume up to half a ton of food every day, it most likely faced extreme

Argentinosaurus was not the only large dinosaur roaming the planet during the Late Cretaceous Period, some 100–95 million years ago. Spinosaurus is a genus of theropod dinosaur that is distinguished by its unique sail-like structure on its back, which is formed by elongated spines of vertebrae. The first Spinosaurus fossils were found in Egypt in the early 20th century, but they were destroyed during World War II. Nevertheless, new fossils have been found recently, adding to our knowledge of this unusual and menacing dinosaur. It turns out that Spinosaurus wasn't just a land predator; it is thought to have been a semi-aquatic dinosaur that spent a considerable amount of time in the water.

of time in and around water.Its adaptations for swimming included its webbed feet, which allowed it to easily propel the large, terrifying, sharp-toothed beast through the water, and its long, narrow snout, which may have been used for catching fish. However, scientists are still unsure of exactly how fast a Spinosaurus could swim and whether it spent all or just some of its time in the water. It is safe to say that Spinosaurus was a frightening animal at any size and speed because it was one of the largest known carnivorous dinosaurs, with some estimates placing its length at over 15 meters and its weight at 8 metric tons. However, dinosaurs weren't the only enormous creatures to have lived on Earth; Shastasaurus is another example from prehistory

One of the biggest animals to have ever lived in the oceans is the modern blue whale. Shastosaurus was an exceptionally skilled swimmer; evidenced by its long, paddle-like limbs and extended body, it was able to swim for extended periods of time. Shastosaurus was a carnivore that most likely fed on other marine reptiles and large fish. Its elongated snout filled with sharp teeth suggests that it was a specialized predator, but other specialized predators would take its place millions of years later, lurking in the Deep constantly hunting and looking for its next meal. Its big, oddly shaped tail was probably used for propulsion similar to that of a modern dolphin. Among the most well-known is the renowned Megalodon, sometimes referred to as the