Let’s take a long walk with an even looonger dinosaur. The Diplodocus (pronounced di + PLOD + uh + kuhs) is a Late Jurassic sauropod and one of the most iconic dinosaurs to have ever lived. This behemoth was one of the most successful species that lived 155 to 145 million years ago. It could reach up to 26 meters in length, 8 meters in height, and weigh up to 30 tons. From the fossil quarry to the silver screen, this article aims to shed some light on this famous dinosaur’s life. Table of Contents Discovery and Naming. Why Diplodocus?The saga of Diplodocus begins in Colorado, where its fossils…