The Aquatic Spinosaurus
In The Aquatic Spinosaurus, naturalist Steve Backshall reveals how this dinosaur had a unique advantage, enabling it to thrive both on land and in water. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Deadly Dinosaurs, a documentary series in which host Steve Backshall is on the hunt for the deadliest animals to have walked the Earth — dinosaurs — exploring features of several species and putting their abilities to the test to reveal the raw power of these creatures.
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Q: In the video, what were Spinosaurus teeth compared with?
A: They were compared with the teeth of a supersized crocodile.
Q: What was the main advantage Spinosaurus had over its rivals?
A: It was comfortable hunting both on land and in the water.
Q: How was Spinosaurus different from Tyrannosaurus rex?
A: Its arms were more developed, it could move faster, and it could go in water.
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