Acrocanthosaurus was a massive theropod dinosaur that lived around 110 million years ago during the Early Cretaceous, in what’s now the southern U.S. • Grew up to 11.5 meters (38 feet) long and weighed around 6 tons. • Known for the tall spines along its back and neck—possibly used for display, muscle support, or temperature control. • One of the top predators of its time, likely hunting large herbivores like sauropods. Despite looking like a cousin of T. rex, it was actually more closely relate

Acrocanthosaurus lived and hunted in what is now the American Southwest 100 million years ago in the middle Cretaceous Period. It is among the most enormous meat-eating dinosaurs ever discovered. Acrocanthosaurus was at least 38 feet long and weighed an immense 12,000 pounds. When you visit AZMNH, one of the first things you are greeted by is a life-size sculpture of Acrocanthosaurus bursting from the side of the building. It's just a hint of what you'll find once you come inside! | Arizona Muse