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Reconstruction of a Diplodocus, Cretaceous period
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Reconstruction of a Diplodocus, Cretaceous period
Reconstruction of a Diplodocus genus dinosaur in a coniferous and cycad forest, Cretaceous period. About 22m long and 34500kg alive. Illustration by Hugo Wolff-Maage from Wilhelm Bolsches Das Leben der Urwelt, Prehistoric Life, Georg Dollheimer, Leipzig, 1932
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This illustration by Hugo Wolff-Maage, from Wilhelm Bolsches' "Prehistoric Life" published in 1932 by Georg Dollheimer in Leipzig, Germany, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past with its reconstruction of a Diplodocus dinosaur in a lush Cretaceous period landscape. The Diplodocus, a long-necked, herbivorous dinosaur of the Diplodocidae family, is estimated to have been about 22 meters long and weighed around 34,500 kg. The scene depicts the Diplodocus in its natural habitat, surrounded by a coniferous and cycad forest. With its massive body and small head, this gentle giant would have been a dominant presence in its environment. The artist has captured the intricate details of the Diplodocus's body, from the intricately textured scales to the delicate fringes of its tail. Intriguingly, the illustration also features the remains of a marine creature in the background, suggesting that the Diplodocus may have lived near water. This discovery adds to the ongoing debate among paleontologists about the diets of these large herbivores, with some theories suggesting that they may have supplemented their plant-based diet with marine sources of nutrients. The Diplodocus is depicted in the act of feeding, with its long neck reaching up to the treetops to pluck off leaves. The presence of other dinosaurs, such as Megalosaurus and Allosaurus, in the background adds to the sense of a thriving ecosystem teeming with life. This stunning illustration is a testament to the enduring fascination that dinosaurs hold for us, and serves as a reminder of the rich prehistoric world that once existed. With its meticulous attention to detail and vivid imagination, Hugo Wolff-Maage's work continues to inspire and captivate audiences over 90 years after it was first published.
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