There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
Anyhow, while we're on the topic of carnivorous dinosaurs, I may as well give my 2 cents as to why I think carnosaurs are more formidable than similar sized tyrannosaurs in a head on fight between 2 animals, contrary to what many think.
-Their bites are every bit as deadly as one another. I have absolutely no idea where the myth about crushing bites being deadlier came from.
-They have more useful forelimbs. This advantage can vary from carnosaur to carnosaur, being marginal in animals such as Giganotosaurus to very prominent in animals such as Allosaurus fragilis. In any case, even when it's marginal, it's better than nothing.
-They have proportionately much bigger heads as a whole.
Examples:
-An 8 ton T rex has a 1.5 meter skull, while a 7 ton Giganotosaurus has a 1.6 meter skull
-A 7 ton Tarbosaurus has a 135.7 cm skull, while a 7 ton Mapusaurus has a 1.5 meter skull
A bigger skull means a bigger bite, and therefore more damage. Therefore at weight parity and even with some weight disadvantage, most carnosaurs can do more damage with their bites than similar sized tyrannosaurs.
And not to be 'pushy' or anything, but can I politely request to have my posts taken off moderation, just for the sake of convenience? I guarantee all posts will be posts that would be approved if that's doable.
Carnivorous dinosaurs other than the famous t-rex and spinosaurus..
