Spinosaurus lived in North Africa during the late Cretaceous Period from approximately 99 to 94 Million Years ago. It was first discovered in 1912 and later described in 1915. Unfortunately, the specimen was destroyed in World War 2 during an Ally bombing raid on Munich in 1944. It was an unfortunate loss that set back Spinosaurus research! What we know about Spinosaurus now definitely did not line up with its prior iterations!  Spinosaurus is one of the most enigmatic Dinosaurs in the fossil record as scientists can’t seem to agree on how it looked and how it acted, with most arguing it acted like an oversized heron and a small minority stating it acted like a crocodile. 
Spinosaurus earned its nickname due to its large, round spine on its back. Paleontologists theorized that the Spine may have served different purposes such as for display and special recognition, or thermoregulation. It also occupied a highly unique and specialized ecological niche due to its conical-shaped teeth. They allowed Spinosaurus to easily latch onto fish and other smaller prey. Spinosaurus also featured a unique trait in the form of pressure sensors on its snout, allowing it to easily detect the movement of prey underwater. 

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