Fun Imperobator Facts For Kids
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Do your interests lie in learning about ancient animals? If so, then you are in for a treat as we will discuss the gigantic paravian dinosaur called Imperobator antarcticus, the remains of which were found in Antarctica.
It was a part of the lower and upper Cretaceous research leading to the discovery of the Imperobator genus. The bones were linked to the Snow Hill Island Formation.
The bones of its feet suggest it was a strong dinosaur. It's also said to have been a carnivore, but we don't know much about its hunting trait, as no teeth have been found.
Imperobator Interesting Facts
How do you pronounce 'Imperobator'?
The name is pronounced as 'Im-pe-ro-bat-or'.
What type of dinosaur was an Imperobator?
The Imperobator antarcticus is classified as a Paravian theropod.
In which geological period did the Imperobator roam the Earth?
It roamed the Earth during the Late Cretaceous period and not the Upper Cretaceous, in a place that's now known as Antarctica.
When did the Imperobator become extinct?
These dinosaur species went extinct around 66 million years ago with the end of the Maastrichtian age in Antarctica.
Where did Imperobator live?
This is one of the dinosaurs that had fossils discovered from Antarctica.
What was the Imperobators' habitat?
The Imperobator belonged to a terrestrial habitat.
Who did the Imperobator live with?
The Imperobator would have lived with other dinosaurs and animals that lived in its habitat, and it survived by eating meat, as it was a carnivore.
How long did an Imperobator live?
We don't have any information about its lifespan.
How did they reproduce?
Imperobator reproduced by laying eggs.
Imperobator Fun Facts
What did the Imperobator look like?
The Imperobator was one of the paravian dinosaurs so, it would have had feathers on its body, but we don't have enough information from fossils to support whether it could fly. But, the Imperobator was certainly not a bird.
How many bones did an Imperobator have?
We don't know how many bones this gigantic paravian dinosaur had, as only limited fossils were found, including a specimen of its tibia, partial phalanges, and metacarpals, among other parts related to its feet.
How did they communicate?
The dinosaur probably communicated by making noises.
How big was the Imperobator?
The length of an Imperobator is said to be around 13 ft (4 m) which is similar to another dinosaur such as the Utahraptor.
How fast could an Imperobator move?
There's no evidence regarding its movement.
How much did an Imperobator weigh?
We have no information regarding its weight.
What were the male and female names of the species?
There were no separate names.
What would you call a baby Imperobator?
A baby would be called a hatchling.
How aggressive were they?
We don't have information regarding it.
Did you know…
The genus name Imperobator stands for 'a powerful warrior'.
The specific name, Imperobator antarcticus, refers to Antarctica.
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