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Paleontological Comparison
Allosaurus the classic vs Carnotaurus the horned sprinter: who wins?
Allosaurus fragilis
Era: Mesozoic
Period: Late Jurassic
Diet: Carnivore
Region: North America, Europe
Carnotaurus sastrei
Era: Mesozoic
Period: Late Cretaceous
Diet: Carnivore
Region: South America (Argentina)
| Criterion | Different Lizard | Meat-Eating Bull |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 8.5-9 m m | 7.5-9 m m |
| Height | 3-3.5 m m | 3-3.5 m m |
| Weight | 1.5-2 tonnes t | 1.35-2.1 tonnes t |
| Era | Mesozoic | Mesozoic |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
Verdict (physical categories)
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Note: size is only one factor. Speed, bite force, intelligence and hunting strategy matter too.
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No. Allosaurus fragilis lived in North America and Europe in the Late Jurassic (155-150 Ma). Carnotaurus sastrei lived in South America (Patagonia, Argentina) in the Late Cretaceous (72-69 Ma). Separated by 80 million years and distinct continents, they never coexisted.
Carnotaurus sastrei was the fastest of the large carnivorous theropods, with an estimated speed of ~50 km/h. Its hindlimbs with exceptional proportions (short femur, long tibia) resemble those of a modern sprinter. Its arms were the most vestigial of all theropods — practically useless, all its power was in the legs.
Carnotaurus sastrei is the only known theropod with true brow horns — two robust horns above the eyes. Their function remains debated: intraspecific combat (male-male clashes), sexual display or territorial signalling. Too short for hunting, they were not used to attack prey.
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