Dinosaur with Thunder Thighs Discovered

Imagine a dinosaur with thighs powerful enough to move at a considerable speed up hills and kick their prey into submission. Such a dinosaur was discovered recently by scientists and is classified as being a member of the sauropods. Called Brontomerus mcintoshi, this 46-foot long dinosaur has the typical long neck, small head, and short tail that sauropods have, with the exception of its thighs on the hind legs. A wide hip blade probably had muscles attached to it, allowing the dinosaur to navigate hilly terrain with ease.

Being able to escape your predators and kick it around for awhile seems to have its benefits: one, it stuns the victim, and two, the dinosaur can finish it off by stomping on it. Since sauropods are herbivores, it does not have to worry about using its physical strength to catch its daily meals. Like a giraffe, the Brontomerus mcintoshi could easily reach up into a tree and enjoy a serene meal. But if one of its natural enemies should walk by and attempt to attack it, well, the predator is going to regret having picked on a dinosaur who could literally kick its behind to death. Visually, this dinosaur was probably not too bad to look at from a distance, and having a long, graceful neck would give it an elegant appearance.

So what does this mean in modern terms for Brontomerus mcintoshi if it were to have lived today? Can having powerful thighs benefit human society? Let's take a look at the following scenarios where an animal having powerful thighs would benefit us:

Such a dinosaur would come in handy in making space in trash cans and dumpsters, as it can simply be unleashed and trained to trample trash bags and cardboard to make space for more trash.

A younger dinosaur would be an asset to a football or soccer team. Just think of all the powerful ball kicks the dinosaur can do for the winning team.

The perfect "watch dog." Instead of a "Beware of Dog" sign posted on your property you can have a "Beware of Sauropod" sign. Chances are this dinosaur could kick out any unwanted solicitors that wander on to your property.

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