The Argentinosaurus Is the Largest Creature
that Ever Walked the Surface of the Earth

by Dilma Attidekou, age 7

Have you ever wondered what was the biggest creature to walk the Earth? Over 90 Million years ago, Argentinosaurus lived in the region that we currently know today as South America. Argentinosaurus originated in the Southern Continents of Gondwana. They were given the name after the country Argentina, where they were discovered.

These dinosaurs were among the largest animals to ever live on Earth. This creature is believed to be the heaviest animal to ever live. To give you an idea, imagine 20 Elephants stacked on top of each other, this was the weight of one Argentinosaurus. This dinosaur was known as a Sauropod, meaning it walked only on four legs. Its length was 35 meters and weighed roughly around 70,000 kilograms.

Argentinosaurus were herbivores, meaning they only ate plants. These plants included Araucarian trees and other hard plants, which still grow in Argentina and South America. Their teeth were sharp which helped them chew and swallow easily.

It's amazing to learn about animals that have gone extinct, we have so much more to uncover!

[Source: National Geographic Kids ]

Dilma your story is very nice and interesting. Now I know more thank you. – Abigail Gezae , Holy Cross (2022-06-23 12:17)
I can't even begin to imagine how big this dinosaur was. So many cool facts -- thank you! – Kadjata , Madison East High School (2022-06-23 13:22)
It amazing to think that animals this big used to walk our planet. Such an informative piece, Dilma! – Alan , Madison West High (2022-06-23 13:27)
Great job Dilma, I didn't know that the Argentinosaurus was the largest creature to walk earth. Keep up the good work!! – Desteny Alvarez , Monona Grove High School (2022-06-23 13:31)
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