GC3B1PZ Dinosaur Train Geocache: Brachiosaurus (Traditional Cache) in New Jersey, United States created by Flower*Power*

This cache has been archived.

OReviewer: From the Northern Region Office, New Jersey State Parks Department:

Over a year ago New Jersey enacted a policy that all geocachers must obtain a permit to have their cache on State Park property. We have informed all geocaching host that this is their responsibility and have given them ample time to go about getting their permits. At this time, over a year later, there are still several caches that haven’t complied.

We ask that as the land managers for the attached properties we would like to have these illegal caches removed.

Based on the list provided by the state, I am forced to archive this listing. If you have a permit, get a permit or don't believe your cache is on state park/forest land, please contact me via email. Make sure you include the GC code.

If you don't plan to get a permit, please remove your geocache so it doesn't become geo-trash.

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Hidden : 2/8/2012

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Dinosaur Train Geocache: Brachiosaurus

One of the largest dinosaurs of all time, Brachiosaurus could have towered over most four-story modern office buildings today. At first scientists thought the dinosaur weighed 80 tons, but now they’ve lowered the estimate to around 50 tons, which is equivalent to six or so elephants jammed together on a scale. Brachiosaurus remains one of the biggest, tallest, heaviest and longest known sauropods, although its tail was relatively short when compared with others in this group of diverse plant eaters.

Due to its weight, Brachiosaurus would have required approximately 440 pounds of food each day, according to scientific estimates. Since this dinosaur only ate plant materials, it must have spent the majority of its day chewing foliage with its sharp, inwardly curved teeth, gulping the food down its long neck. Gastroliths, otherwise known as "gizzard stones," rested in its gut and helped to further grind down the plant mash.

To support all of the eating action and neck swaying, Brachiosaurus possessed two long "arms." It was the only known dinosaur to have front limbs longer than its hind limbs. Giraffes embody a similar design today, but the front to back difference isn’t as pronounced. The long Brachiosaurus forelimbs allowed the sauropod to raise its chest and shoulder region about 8 feet above ground level. Although this dinosaur likely was not a fast runner, the limbs could have stepped over obstacles with ease and allowed for better access to leaves on tall trees.

"Go outside, get into nature and make your own discoveries!" That is what Dr. Scott challenges his viewers to do at the end of each Dinosaur Train episode.

What is your favorite dinosaur? Be sure to tell us when signing the logbook!

For more information on this educational outreach initiative please visit the Dinosaur Train Geocaching.com Page

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