Catch Spinosaurus as it prowls overhead at the Field Museum. This fish-eating dinosaur lived during the Cretaceous Period, about 95 million years ago. Spinosaurus swam in rivers thanks to its crocodile-shaped body and paddle-like tail.
Discover how this water-loving dinosaur reigned throughout North Africa and learn how modern animals help scientists to understand life from long ago. Uncover how this semi-aquatic predator hunted and swam through the water.
Exhibition Highlights
Mounted in a swimming pose, Spinosaurus is a dramatic first sight as you enter the Field Museum
Spinosaurus is the only skeleton on display anywhere outside of Asia
This semi-aquatic predator lived during the Cretaceous Period 95 million years ago, and was well adapted for hunting fish
With its crocodile-shaped body and paddle-like tail, watch how this water-loving dinosaur prowled through the rivers of North Africa during the Cretaceous Period, about 95 million years ago.
Acknowledgments
Sobek the Spinosaurus is part of the Griffin Dinosaur Experience, made possible by generous support from Kenneth C. Griffin.