Cryolophosaurus | When a Large Crested Dinosaur Ruled Antarctica

Cryolophosaurus, a fearsome predator of early Jurassic Antarctica. It's distinctive head crest earned it the nickname Elvisaurus owing to the king of rock and roll, Elvis Presley. In this short documentary, I discuss the fossils, physical characteristics, hunting strategies and environment of Cryolophosaurus. Don't miss out on a journey through the world of the Cryolophosaurus with stunning visuals by incredible paleo-artists.

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Size
1:32 - Description
2:25 - Crest
3:42 - Hunting
4:45 - Jurassic Antarctica
5:37 - Feathers?
6:12 - Classification
6:57 - Outro

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Music created by myself.

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Thumbnail image by Brian Engh

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