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Gallimimus
What kind of animal is Gallimimus?
Gallimimus is a type of dinosaur that belonged to the group of ornithomimids, which means "ostrich mimics".
They lived in Mongolia about 70 million years ago, during the Late Cretaceous period.
Gallimimus was the largest ornithomimid, reaching up to 6 meters (20 feet) in length and weighing about 200 kilograms (440 pounds).
It had a small, toothless head with a horny beak, a long neck, and large eyes that faced sideways.
It had short arms with three-fingered hands and long legs with three-toed feet.
It was covered with feathers, as shown by its close relative Ornithomimus.
Gallimimus was a fast runner, capable of reaching speeds of up to 56 km/h (35 mph).
It may have used its speed to escape predators, such as the tyrannosaur Tarbosaurus.
Gallimimus may have been an omnivore, eating both plants and small animals.
It may have used its flexible neck to search for food on the ground or in low vegetation.
It may have also been able to swallow small stones (gastroliths) to help digest its food.
Gallimimus may have lived in groups, as suggested by the discovery of several individuals of different ages in one location.
Gallimimus is one of the best known ornithomimids, thanks to its fossils and its appearance in popular media, such as the Jurassic Park franchise.
What does the Gallimimus look like?
The Gallimimus was a dinosaur that looked like a large, flightless bird.
It had a long, slender neck, a small head with a toothless beak, and large eyes that faced sideways.
The Gallimimus had short arms with three-fingered hands, and long legs with three-toed feet.
That dinosaur was covered with feathers, as shown by its close relative Ornithomimus.
It was one of the largest and fastest ornithomimids, reaching up to 6 meters (20 feet) in length and running at speeds of up to 56 km/h (34 mph).
The Gallimimus lived in what is now Mongolia during the Late Cretaceous period, about 70 million years ago.
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