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.
(06-15-2015, 09:19 AM)'tigerluver' Wrote: Spinosaurus may have been heavier than its frame suggested, as per Ibrahim et al. (2014), "Bone density within the long bones, in addition, is 30 to 40% greater in Spinosaurus than in other theropods (8)". The bone density issue is the reason why tigers are oddly heavy for their bone frame.
See attachment for the Therian study.
I can't say anything on the potential accuracy of any estimate yet.
Actually the study of Therrien is invalid, as they used carnosaurs to get the weight of Spinosaurus, they presented a short but fat Spinosaurus which has nothing of the real Spinosaurus presented by Ibrahim and Sereno. I think that Spinosarus is the contrary of tigers, they have dense bones but a light frame and body.
I think that to compare T.rex and Spinosarus is like to compare an Albatros and an Harpy eagle, if you know what I mean. [img]images/smilies/wink.gif[/img]
From childhood forward, T-Rex was my favorite. It's unknown what science will reveal in the future. That remains a tanatalizing mystery.
I believe we've barely scratched the surface in that capacity. What treasures will be unearthed? Can't wait to find out.