Incredible Lusotitan Mating Ritual
Clip: Episode 6 | 3m 2sVideo has Closed Captions
In an attempt to initiate a courtship dance, a male Lusotitan puts his best foot forward.
In the prehistoric world first impressions matter. Sometimes a few moves can make all the difference. An attempt to initiate a courtship dance sees a male Lusotitan put his best foot forward. The discerning eye of a potential mate adds to the pressure, but could this Lusotitan have any more tricks up their sleeve to impress?
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Incredible Lusotitan Mating Ritual
Clip: Episode 6 | 3m 2sVideo has Closed Captions
In the prehistoric world first impressions matter. Sometimes a few moves can make all the difference. An attempt to initiate a courtship dance sees a male Lusotitan put his best foot forward. The discerning eye of a potential mate adds to the pressure, but could this Lusotitan have any more tricks up their sleeve to impress?
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[Growling softly] To charm the female.
Because he hasn't won her over yet.
[Whimpers] [Heavy stomp] Like many birds today, it's thought he would use his long, lightweight neck and flexible tail in an elaborate courtship display... ♪ with every move he makes carefully assessed by this most discerning of judges.
And she responds.
[Stomping] Staying in sync with each other's moves will be crucial to proving they're compatible.
But just as everything was going so well... Old Grande gets a little overexcited.
[Grumbles then huffs] Fortunately, he has one last trick up his sleeve.
Just like modern birds, such as frigates... Old Grande may have had an inflatable sack to attract attention.
♪ It seems to have worked.
[Soft purring]
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Preview: Ep6 | 30s | Discover the story of Lusotitan, one of the largest dinosaurs ever. (30s)
An Injured Lusotitan vs Torvosaurus
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Clip: Ep6 | 2m 58s | An injured Lusotitan lies on the beach, vulnerable to attack from the deadly Torvosaurus. (2m 58s)
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