The first record of Camarasaurus comes from the spring of 1877 when Mr. Oramel William Lucas of Cañon City, … See more

Camarasaurus fossils are very common. Over 500 specimens are known, including many isolated bones and about 50 partial skeletons. It is found in a wide area over the western United States, from as far north as Montan… See more

Camarasaurus is among the most common and frequently well-preserved sauropod dinosaurs uncovered and has been well described in numerous publications. Similar to other Macronarians, it had the typical large naris… See more

Camarasaurus is the type genus of the family Camarasauridae, members of which are medium-sized Macronarian sauropods that mostly date to the Late Jurassic. Camarasaurids had shorter forelimbs than hindlimbs, l… See more

Previously, scientists have suggested that Camarasaurus and other sauropods may have swallowed gastroliths (stones) to help grind the food in the stomach, regurgitating or passing them when they became too smooth. M… See more

The Morrison Formation, situated along the eastern flank of the Rocky Mountains, is home to a fossil-rich stretch of Late Jurassic rock. A large number of dinosaur species can be found here, including relatives of Camarasau… See more