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Fossils of a carnivorous dinosaur were discovered and studied in China that dated back to the Late Jurassic.
Leshansaurus dinosaur fossils were unearthed from the Shangshaximiao Formation strata of the Late Jurassic period. These deadly-looking dinosaurs were mid-sized theropods, bigger than other theropods of that era.
The first specimen was found of an adult in 2007 where a partially complete skeleton of the species was discovered from the rock formation.
Leshansaurus is pronounced as 'Leh-shan-sore-us'.
It is a theropod dinosaur.
Leshansaurus existed during the Late Jurassic period.
It is unknown when exactly they went Extinct.
Leshansaurus dinosaur fossils were discovered from the rock strata of the Shangshaximiao Formation in China and was described by Chinese paleontologists.
Being a carnivore, it can be assumed that the Leshansaurus lived around the forested and grasslandic areas, near water bodies.
Leshansaurus dinosaurs lived with other wild animals and dinosaur species living in that geological era.
The exact lifespan has not been estimated.
Leshansaurus laid eggs.
Leshansaurus qianweiensis was a carnivore that was medium in size. Its skull was elongated and broad at the front.
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The discovery of the dinosaur fossils discovered from the Shangshaximiao Formation had an elongated skull, femur, tibia, spines, and a few other parts.
The exact style of communication is unknown.
From the Leshansaurus fossils, it was estimated that it was 19-22 ft (6-7 m) in length and 5 ft (1.5 m) tall.
Their moving speed is not known.
Their weight is unknown.
No separate names were assigned to males and females.
The baby Leshansaurus did not have any specific name.
Being a carnivore, their highly predatory nature can be well estimated. Hence, they perhaps had a tendency to bite other animals.
The Shangshaximiao Formation was rich in fossils of various dinosaur species of the Late Jurassic period.
The name Leshansaurus qianweiensis was given after the city Leshan and county Qianwei of China from where the Leshansaurus fossils were found.
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