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Anchisaurus
Name Anchisaurus polyzelus Information
Diet Herbivorous Anchisaurus was a dog-sized herbivore living in the early jurassic that could stand on both four and two feet. It is thought that it may have resembled a kangaroo, hopping across the ground as it foraged for food.
Height ?
Length 6ft
Weight 60lb
Location North America
Era 200-188 million years ago Interesting Fact
People first believed Anchisaurus was a human when they discovered the remains in 1818 - long before dinosaurs were known!
Name Means "Close Reptile"
Pronunciation ANN-kee-SAWR-us
Family Anchisauridae