Carnotaurus was a fascinating dinosaur that lived about 70 million years ago during the late Cretaceous period. Its name means “meat-eating bull” in Latin because it had a large head with two horns on top, resembling a bull. This dinosaur was around 25 to 30 feet long and about 10 feet tall at the hips.

One unique feature of Carnotaurus was its extremely short arms, even shorter than other theropod dinosaurs. Its arms were only about one-third the length of its hind limbs. Scientists are still unsure about the exact purpose of these small arms. Some believe they were used for stabilizing during quick turns while hunting, while others think they might have played a role in courtship displays.

Carnotaurus had a sleek and athletic body covered in tough scales. It had long, powerful legs, which made it one of the fastest dinosaurs. This speed helped it chase down its prey, which likely included smaller dinosaurs and other animals.

Like many other carnivorous dinosaurs, Carnotaurus had sharp, serrated teeth designed for tearing into flesh. It had a strong bite force, allowing it to make quick work of its prey. Its eyes were positioned on the sides of its head, giving it a wide field of vision to locate potential meals and avoid predators.

Carnotaurus is classified as a theropod dinosaur and belongs to the family Abelisauridae. It is believed to have lived in what is now South America, particularly in present-day Argentina. Fossils of Carnotaurus have provided paleontologists with valuable insights into the diversity and behavior of dinosaurs in the late Cretaceous period.