Majungasaurus (/ məˌdʒʌŋɡəˈsɔːrəs /; lit. ' Mahajanga lizard') is a genus of abelisaurid theropod dinosaur that lived in Madagascar from 70 to 66 million years ago, at the end of the Cretaceous Period, making it one of the last-known non-avian dinosaurs that went extinct during the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event.

Mar 26, 2022 · The Majungasaurus (Majungasaurus crenatissimus) is both a genus and species of dinosaurs (with the genus having one species) that lived approximately 70 million years ago during the Cretaceous Period. These abelisaurid theropod reptiles went extinct probably during the Cretaceous-Tertiary mass extinction.

Jan 29, 2024 · Majungasaurus is one of the few dinosaurs known to have lived on the island of Madagascar, offering a unique perspective on dinosaur diversity and distribution. The distinct shape of its teeth and jaws suggests specialized feeding habits, possibly including scavenging.

Nov 19, 2019 · Name: Majungasaurus (Greek for "Majunga lizard"); pronounced ma-JUNG-ah-SORE-us. Historical Period: Late Cretaceous (70-65 million years ago) Size and Weight: About 20 feet long and one-ton. Distinguishing Characteristics: Short, blunt snout; spike on forehead; unusually small arms; bipedal posture.

Feb 16, 2023 · Majungasaurus was a large theropod, measuring up to 8 meters (26 feet) in length and weighing around 1,000 kg (2,200 lbs). It is known for its large, robust skull, which had a deep snout and powerful jaws filled with sharp, serrated teeth.

Majungasaurus (previously Majungatholus), was a medium sized abelisaur theropod from Madagascar. It was related to the better known and famous Carnotaurus. It was one of the few dinosaurs to show evidence of cannibalism.

May 7, 2016 · Majungasaurus is notable among abelisaurids,‭ ‬as while it shares the same characteristic short,‭ ‬deep skull,‭ ‬it has a single small horn that rises from the top of its skull above where the eyes would be.‭ ‬In fact it was a poorly preserved spike that led to the misidentification of Majungasaurus in the first place ...

ABSTRACT—We review the historical sequence of discoveries of Majungasaurus crenatissimus, an abelisaurid theropod from the Upper Cretaceous (Maastrichtian) Maevarano Formation, Mahajanga Basin, northwestern Madagascar.

The Majungasaurus was a large theropod dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, about 70 to 66 million years ago. It was a relatively stocky and robust predator, measuring around 20 to 26 feet (6 to 8 meters) in length and weighing approximately 1 to 1.5 tons.

Rajasaurus (meaning "King lizard") is a genus of carnivorous abelisaurid theropod dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous of India, containing one species: Rajasaurus narmadensis.The bones were excavated from the Lameta Formation in the Gujarat state of Western India, probably inhabiting what is now the Narmada River Valley.It was formally described by palaeontologist Jeffrey A. …