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Mammals vs Dinos: Supersaurus Lifespan

Related Article: Learn more about Middle and Late Jurassic dinosaurs.

On the Science Channel's "Mammals vs. Dinos," meet Supersaurus, one of the largest dinosaurs of the Jurassic period. Supersaurus was an herbivore which scientists believe could have had a lifespan of as great as 100 years.

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When Dinosaurs Roamed America: Stegosaurus (2:29)

On the Discovery Channel series, "When Dinosaurs Roamed America," we learn about the Stegosaurus. This dinosaur's plated back and spiked tail was designed to repel aggressive predators.

When Dinosaurs Roamed America: Apatosaurus (2:24)

With legs as big as tree trunks and feet as big as tires, the Apatosaurus was the elephant of the Jurassic period. Learn more by watching this clip from The Discovery Channel's "When Dinosaurs Roamed America."

When Dinosaurs Roamed America: The Camarasaurus (2:59)

On the Discovery Channel's series, "When Dinosaurs Roamed America," we learn about the Camarasauras, a huge dinosaur whose long neck helped it eat the tops of trees. Learn about their skeletal composition and digestion.

Assignment Discovery: Sauropod Feeding Habits (1:56)

In this clip from Discovery Channel's "Assignment Discovery," we learn about the Sauropod dinosaur and how its long neck would be able to get food from very tall plants.

Assignment Discovery: Sauropod Digestion (2:59)

In this clip from Discovery Channel's series, "Assignment Discovery," we meet Dr. Peter Dodson. Dodson is a paleontologist who is studying Sauropod dinosaurs, and he explains how their digestion systems worked.

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Mammals vs Dinos: Supersaurus Lifespan (1:26)

On the Science Channel's "Mammals vs. Dinos," meet Supersaurus, one of the largest dinosaurs of the Jurassic period. Supersaurus was an herbivore which scientists believe could have had a lifespan of as great as 100 years.

Mammals vs Dinos: Supersaurus Bones (2:39)

On the Science Channel's, "Mammals vs. Dinos," Supersaurus bones are dissected for clues about its gigantic size. Supersaurus bones contain hollow spaces that made up part of its respiratory system, which enabled oxygen flow and increased surface... More »

Mammals vs Dinos: Discovery of Supersaurus (2:01)

On the Science Channel's "Mammals vs. Dinos," scientists in 1994 discovered and pieced together the fossilized bones of Supersaurus-- one of the largest dinosaurs of the Jurassic. Supersaurus was estimated to be about 55 tons and 108 to 145 feet... More »

Mammals vs Dinos: Allosaurus vs Stegosaurus (2:18)

An Allosaurus and Stegosaurus battle it out on the Science Channel's "Mammals vs. Dinos." Allosaurs were successful, meat eating predators, while Stegosaurus were herbivores, which often traveled in herds for protection.