Arts & Crafts
Learn more
Reading & Writing
Learn more
Math & Logic
Learn more
Sports & Active
Learn more
Music & Dance
Learn more
Social & Community
Learn more
Mindful & Reflective
Learn more
Outdoor & Nature
Learn more
FOR AGES 3 YEARS TO 18 YEARS
At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
The Tetanurae genus Datanglong is an extinct carcharodontosaurian theropod genus. It lived from what is now southern China even during the Early Cretaceous period.
The bones of a huge theropod unknown to science were discovered in 2011 by workers of the Geological Survey Research Institute of China. In the village of Nazao, 12.5 mi (20 km) southwest of the town of Datang, near Nanning in Guangxi. Zhou Fusheng, Hunag Zhen, Mo Jinyou, Li Guangning, and Cao Chenyun named and described this dinosaur as Datanglong guangxiensis in the year 2014. The name of the genus actually comes from the Chinese term 'long', which means 'dragon', while the first part of the name is borrowed from its locations of Datang Walley in Southern China. The term relates to the region of Guangxi in China, Asia.
Datanglong was first described as a Carcharodontosaurus, a big theropod dinosaur that really was particularly widespread throughout the early Cretaceous period. The traits on the Datanglong holotype are more similar to those of coelurosaurs (like the basal Tetanurae and the features of pneumatized cavities present in the ileum). It might be a megaraptoran theropod based on the hip configuration, given that the characteristics that were used to designate Datanglong as a Carcharodontosaurus are indeed seen in Megaraptora members.
The pronunciation is 'Dah-tang-long'!
It is a type of theropod dinosaur that comes from China, Asia.
They existed during the period Early Cretaceous.
They used to exist 125 million years ago.
They were found in China and Asia.
They used to have a terrestrial habitat.
There is not enough information about this.
No concrete data is available on the lifespan of this carnivore.
They used to reproduce by laying eggs.
They were 25-26 ft (7.6-7.9 m) tall. It comes from an extinct genus and is part of the large theropod family. These reptiles existed years ago and had large size structures and features.
The information is still said to be unknown.
Specific information is not available regarding this.
Datanglong ranged in size from medium to giant, 23-26 ft (7-7.9 m) long. However, they were not as big as the Gobititan.
Unfortunately, we do not have much information regarding this.
Again, while they were thought to be quite heavy, specific weight is very difficult to estimate.
There are no distinct names for the male and female of this species.
A baby Datanglong would probably be called a juvenile.
Being a carnivore, they should have been aggressive.
So yet, just one specimen has been discovered at Datanglong. GMG 00001, the specimen, included vertebrae as well as hip bones. The bones were discovered in a Xinlong Formation stratum that was formed during the Early Cretaceous.
*We've been unable to source an image of Datanglong and have used an image of Lesothosaurus instead. If you are able to provide us with a royalty-free image of Datanglong, we would be happy to credit you. Please contact us at [email protected]
Read The Disclaimer
At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
Kidadl is independent and to make our service free to you the reader we are supported by advertising.
We hope you love our recommendations for products and services! What we suggest is selected independently by the Kidadl team. If you purchase using the buy now button we may earn a small commission. This does not influence our choices. Please note: prices are correct and items are available at the time the article was published.
Kidadl has a number of affiliate partners that we work with including Amazon. Please note that Kidadl is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.
We also link to other websites, but are not responsible for their content.
Was this article helpful?
Get Inspiration For Education!
Subscribe for virtual tools, STEM-inspired play, creative tips and more
We’ll send you tons of inspiration to help you find a hidden gem in your local area or plan a big day out.
Check your inbox for your latest news from us. You have subscribed to:
Remember that you can always manage your preferences or unsubscribe through the link at the foot of each newsletter.
