Giants of Land, Sea, and Sky: Dinosaurs & REPTILES of the Archipelago!
TYRANNOSAURUS REX (T. REX)
- Height: 5.2 m (17.06 ft)
- Length: 13.5 m (44.29 ft)
- Weight: 8.4 tonnes (18,518 lbs)
Nicknamed the “King Tyrant Lizard”, the mighty T. rex needed a staggering 140kg (308lbs) of meat every single day. With neck muscles strong enough to hurl 100-pound chunks of flesh skyward, it fed in a terrifying display called inertial feeding. Its jaws could gape 80 degrees and slam shut with 34,500 Newtons of bone-crushing force, powerful enough to shatter even the toughest hides. As long as a school bus and armed with a ground-shaking roar, T. rex was the ultimate apex predator.
APATOSAURUS
- HEIGHT: 6M (19.68 ft)
- LENGTH: 27M (88.58ft)
- WEIGHT: 20 tons (44,000 lbs)
The tail of Apatosaurus “Deceptive Lizard” was more than just balance, it could snap like a whip, shattering the sound barrier and driving back predators in an instant. Towering as one of the largest creatures ever to walk the Earth, this gentle giant carries its size with confidence. Much like today’s elephants, it rumbles with deep, resonant calls that echo across the land. A true herbivore at heart, Apatosaurus feasts on lush ferns, cycads, and towering conifers.
STEGOSAURUS
- Height: 5 m (16.4 ft)
- Length: 10.1 m (33.13 ft)
- Weight: 3.5 tonnes (7,700 lbs)
The spiky-tailed Stegosaurus “Roofed Lizard” may have been a plant-eating giant, but it was far from defenseless. Armed with a set of four three-foot-long spikes, it could swing its tail at 40 meters per second, powerful enough to pierce flesh and bone. Despite its fierce defenses, this “grumpy” herbivore preferred grazing on soft ferns and cycads, communicating with hoots, grunts, and alarm calls when threatened. Its iconic back plates made for a flashy display, while its constant tooth replacement kept it ready for a lifetime of grazing.
PTERANODON
- Height: 3.1 M (10.17 ft)
- WINGSPAN: 7.5 M (24.6 ft)
The Pteranodon “Toothless Wing” ruled the skies of the Late Cretaceous, its formidable beak a weapon capable of piercing and scratching in defense. Fierce yet social, these cliff-dwelling hunters gathered in groups and struck with deadly precision. Brought to life in Jurassic Park III and Jurassic World, they remain one of the most unforgettable aerial predators of all time.
GALLIMIMUS
- Height: 3M (9.84 ft)
- Length: 4.7M (15.41 ft)
- Weight: 450kg (1,000 lbs)
Swift and social, Gallimimus “Chicken Mimic” could sprint over 20 miles per hour, darting through the herd with speed and agility. Though shy in nature, it boomed with chest-deep calls to communicate. An omnivore with a varied appetite, the Gallimimus thrived on fruits, leaves, and the occasional small prey.
MOSASAURUS
- LENGTH: 21.9M (71.8 ft)
- Weight: 29 tonnes (64,000 lbs)
The ocean’s ultimate apex predator “Meuse River Lizard” is bigger than T. rex and as heavy as three adult orcas! Unable to chew, Mosasaurus seizes prey with her massive cone-shaped teeth, swallowing it whole or tearing it into smaller pieces. This colossal sea lizard ruled the deep, taking down fish and other marine reptiles. Guided more by sharp eyes and a powerful sense of smell than by sound, it had little need for vocalizations. Step too close to the water’s edge, and you might just discover why Mosasaurus remains one of Jurassic World’s most terrifying legends.
Velociraptor
- Height: 1.7M (5.57ft)
- Length: 3.9M (12.79 ft)
- Weight: 226kg (500 lbs)
Fast, fierce, and intelligent. Velociraptors, the “Swift Thief” are apex hunters with a bite force of 8,000 Newtons and deadly recurved claws on each foot, perfect for slashing or pinning prey to the ground. These dinosaurs are as deadly as they are intelligent. Known for their ability to communicate and coordinate attacks, raptors strike fear in ways even larger predators cannot match.
Dimorphodon
- Height: 1M (3.2ft)
- Length: 1M (3.3 ft)
- Weight: 1.9kg (4.4 lbs)
Small but striking, Dimorphodon “Two-shaped Tooth” was a Jurassic pterosaur with needle-shaped teeth perfect for snatching insects mid-flight. Weighing just over 4 pounds and stretching about 3 feet long, this agile insectivore darted through prehistoric skies with speed and chatter. First discovered in 1828, Dimorphodon remains a fascinating glimpse into the earliest age of flying reptiles.
Brachiosaurus
- Height: 12.4M (40.68ft)
- Length: 21.5M (70.53 ft)
- Weight: 56 tons (124,000 lbs)
Towering above the treetops, Brachiosaurus “Arm Lizard” could raise its neck over 30 feet to feast on foliage no other dinosaur could reach. A true giant of the Late Jurassic, its six-foot arm bones and sheer bulk made it nearly untouchable by predators. Social, curious, and resonating with deep calls that carried for miles, this mountain of muscle remains one of the most iconic herbivores to ever walk the Earth.