The brutal struggle for survival and mating in the age of giants
In short: Witness the high-stakes competition of the Diplodocus. This footage from the 1999 series Walking with Dinosaurs captures the intense battles between colossal males vying for the attention of a single female.
The video explores the mating season of the Diplodocus, focusing on a female that has reached the size and strength necessary to mate. It illustrates how massive males engage in combat to secure the opportunity to pass on their genes.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Dinosaur Courtship That Could Break Bones | Walking with Dinosaurs (1999) | BBC Earth
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