Brontosaurus is a giant sauropod dinosaur that lived in the late Jurassic and belongs to the diplosauridae Apatosauridae.

Brontosaurus Dinosaurs, the ancient reptiles, had many amazing and unique abilities. Not only were they huge, but they also had great strength, speed, and defense. The Brontosaurus was known for its size and strength, and was able to move through the jungle with ease, demonstrating its remarkable mobility. In addition, dinosaurs also possessed sharp sensory organs, able to sense changes in the surrounding environment, so as to make timely responses. These unique skills give dinosaurs a certain advantage in the competition for survival.

Hello, dear viewers! Welcome to the continuation of our popular science journey. Today, we will focus on a dinosaur with a long neck, Brontosaurus, to explore the mystery of its stone swallowing.
Brontosaurus is known as the “lizard of thunder and lightning”, a name derived from the thunderous sound it made when it walked. Since its discovery and naming by Othniel Challis Marsh in 1879, many of its mysteries have been solved. Although early scholars hypothesized that the brontosaurus was too large to gain a foothold on dry land, recent research has proven this not to be true. In fact, Brontosaurus was similar to the plant-eating dinosaurs, such as Leontosaurus, in that they maintained their balance with long necks and tails, and may have lived in groups. Adult Brontosaurus could reach nearly 20 meters in length and weigh more than 20 tons, and the loud noise it made when walking is the reason for its name.

In the early 20th century, Brontosaurus was often depicted as a neck-high animal that fed on the leaves of the tree canopy. In recent years, however, scientists have questioned whether the heart of the brontosaurus was capable of generating enough blood pressure to transport blood to the brain. Also, recent studies have found that the brontosaurus’s neck structure did not have the ability to bend upward significantly. Therefore, it is reasonable to speculate that the back half of Brontosaurus’ body may have been taller than the front half.

An interesting discovery when exploring the dietary habits of Brontosaurus is that they appear to have had a habit of swallowing rocks. These stones acted as gristle in the stomachs of brontosaurs to help them digest hard plant fibers. This discovery not only sheds light on a unique lifestyle of Brontosaurus, but also further confirms their status as giant herbivores.
Brontosaurus were large and needed to consume large amounts of energy to sustain their life activities, so their lives were filled with times of foraging. When chewing, brontosaurs often appear to be haphazard in order to free up more time for foraging. Similar to chicks swallowing rocks, brontosaurs have a habit of swallowing stones. These rounded pebbles played an important role in the stomach of the Brontosaurus, and were known as “stomach stones”, which helped the Brontosaurus digest hard food.

The tail of the Brontosaurus is a part of its body, not as noticeable as its large body, but it plays an important role in its life. The Brontosaurus’ tail is extremely flexible, acting as a “lightning whip” that can be used for feeding, walking, or defense.

Unlike the Mamenchisaurus, which had a neck that took up half of its body, the Brontosaurus had a unique whip-like tail that took up half of its body. This whip-like form not only adds a touch of elegance to the brontosaurus, but also makes it a highly lethal weapon. Once beaten by its tail, the feeling is like being hit by a powerful naval cannon, amazing, can be called the legendary “lightning five whip” reproduced.
Recently, however, paleontologists have come up with a novel idea, suggesting that the long, flexible tail of Lianglong was not just used for balance, but as a unique communication tool. When traveling between jungles, Lianglong could use its tail to make physical contact with its companions, thus sensing each other’s position, ensuring synchronized and safe movements, and avoiding collisions with each other. This new interpretation gives a deeper connotation to Lianglong’s long tail.