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MemberCompsognathusJun-21-2013 4:19 PMThe Top 5 Most Famous Dinosaurs-
5. Stegosaurus- 23+ ft, 2-3 tons
This dinosaur is one of the most famous of all time thanks to it's plates and spiked tail
[img]http://www.paleo.cc/ce/stegosaurus.gif[/img]
4. Apatosaurus- 65 ft long, 25-30 tons
While many don't know Apatosaurus, they do know Brontosaurus, which is the same animal.
[img]http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110902103908/primeval-fanon/images/3/3c/Apatosaurus2.jpg[/img]
3. Pteranodon- 23-30 ft wingspan, 50-60 lbs
While not a dino, many think of Pteranodon when they think of dinosaurs. Most think of the name pterodactyl, but they have the image of Pteranodon.
[img]http://www.kidsdinos.com/images/dinosaurs/Pteranodon1202331923.jpg[/img]
2. Triceratops- 25+ ft long, 5-6 tons
With it's three horns and large frill, Triceratops is one of the most recognizable and famous dinosaurs ever.
[img]http://www.cbv.ns.ca/marigold/history/dinosaurs/datafiles/triceratopspic.jpg[/img]
1. Tyrannosaurus rex- Averaged 43-46 ft long and 7-8 tons, could reach 50 ft and 9+ tons though.
T-rex is without a doubt, the most famous dinosaur ever. It's so famous, it has been named the king of dinosaurs.
[img]http://www.badassoftheweek.com/trex.jpg[/img]
Honorable mentions-
Spinosaurus- 56 ft long, 5-7 tons
Well known to many dinosaur fans, Spino is still not quite as well known to the general public, although it is gaining popularity.
Velociraptor- 6 ft long, 100 lbs
Very famous dinosaur, just did not quite make the top 5. Probably number 6 or 7. Spino and Veloci are in the same range on the list.
Brachiosaurus- 83 ft long, 50 tons
Famous dinosaur, but not much of a difference between it and Brontosaurus/Apatosaurus to the general public.
Allosaurus- 33+ ft long, 3.5 tons
Like Spino, Allo is a pretty famous dinosaur that is gaining popularity.
This is my top 5. All size estimates are based off of MY theories and estimates. It's not about size or which dinosaur is better. Purely a rough top 5 for the most famous dinosaurs. If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it at all.
Thanks Guys
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Lord Vader
MemberTyrannosaurus RexJun-21-2013 4:25 PMActually, Rex was named Tyrant Lizard King because it was the largest carnivorous dinosaur ever discovered back in the late 1800's/early 1900's. I think it was 1896 when Edward Drinker Cope discovered Rex.
Pretty good list for fame. I would have had Velo on the list instead of either Stegosaurus or pteranodon.
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Rex Fan 684
MemberCompsognathusJun-21-2013 4:30 PMI was debating on which to put, Raptor or Stego. I know how T-rex go his name and who discovered him, I just mean that Tyrannosaurus has upheld his reputation as the king of dinosaurs, in MY opinion. Sorry about the caps, I just want to point out to any people out there who disagree with me, that it's what I think, not what I think everyone else should think.
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Lord Vader
MemberTyrannosaurus RexJun-21-2013 4:34 PMWhat I meant was, it was named King of the Dinosaurs before it became popular/famous. I also agree that T-Rex is and always will be the King.
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Rex Fan 684
MemberCompsognathusJun-21-2013 4:37 PMAs your little quote at the bottom says, haha. One reason for Tyrannosaurus' fame is it's rivalry with Triceratops. The unstoppable force just met the immovable object.
"Men like me don't start the wars. We just die in them. We've always died in them, and we always will. We don't expect any praise for it, no parades. No one knows our names."
―Alpha-98
t-rex90
MemberCompsognathusJun-21-2013 4:56 PMI actually agree with that list, I don't think many people knew what the velociraptors were until after the jp movies came out. They'd probably be in the top 10 famous dinosaurs list for me, but I agree with the top 5 you have listed here.
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MemberCompsognathusJun-21-2013 5:01 PM[img]http://supermonsterfightclub.webs.com/last%20trike%20v%20rex%20pic.jpg[/img]
T-rex= Unstoppable force
Trike= Immovable Object
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MemberCompsognathusJun-21-2013 5:03 PMThat's what I was thinking t-rex90. Many did not know the raptors that well until JP.
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Kamikaze625
MemberCompsognathusJun-22-2013 12:06 AMThe Utahraptor would've been a good choice too! Like a velociraptor except scaled up to an average length of 23 feet!
Lord Vader
MemberTyrannosaurus RexJun-22-2013 5:27 AMI don't think a lot of people have heard of Utahraptor. Sure it's big, just not that famous.
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MemberCompsognathusJun-22-2013 11:46 AMYeah, more of an honorable mention than a famous dinosaur.
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MemberCompsognathusJun-23-2013 8:48 AMOh yeah, Utahraptor is cool.
"Men like me don't start the wars. We just die in them. We've always died in them, and we always will. We don't expect any praise for it, no parades. No one knows our names."
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