Diplodocus Fact
One of the most famous dinosaurs of all is Diplodocus, a huge, but gentle and relatively slender giant. It travels in herds, constantly on the move to find new grazing areas.
Long neck and tail
The most obvious feature of Diplodocus is 1 metre (3.3 feet). The tail is just as its extremely long neck and tail. Its neck is impressive as the neck and makes an about 8 metres (26 feet) long, but at the effective whip-like weapon for end of it is a tiny head measuring less than repelling predators.
Ground feeder
Not all long-necked dinosaurs eat leaves from the treetops, and Diplodocus is a good example of this. Its front legs are shorter than its hind legs, so its neck naturally points down rather than up. The neck’s extreme length allows Diplodocus to graze over a large area of ground without having to move.
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