[dinosaur] Maximum possible weight for a biped

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Subject: [dinosaur] Maximum possible weight for a biped

From: Poekilopleuron <dinosaurtom2015@seznam.cz>

Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:10:27 +0200 (CEST)

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Good day!

I'd like to ask if there are some thorough references regarding an interesting topic of maximum possible weight for biped animal - especially for the giant theropod dinosaurs. Estimates published in recent years vary greatly (and perhaps too much to be useful), e. g. from some 6400 to over 14 000 kg in Tyrannosaurus rex alone. Perhaps the more precise estimates in the range of 7000 to 9000 kg for large individuals like "Sue" or "Scotty" are pretty close to the limit weight? And when at it, what is the currently accepted value for the largest terrestrial quadruped (i. e. giant sauropods)? Still in the range of 120 to 140 tonnes? Any thoughts? Thank you in advance! Tom