9 Largest Dinosaurs That Ruled the Earth

2nd March, 2024 CHIRANJIT MITRA CHIRANJIT MITRA

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Argentinosaurus

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Patagotitan mayorum

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Puertasaurus

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Dreadnoughtus

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Futalognkosaurus

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Alamosaurus

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And some honorable mentions...

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