The Dino Cam freezes Spinosaurus splashing in a wet and sultry summer seaway scene, circa 100 million years ago in what is now northern Africa. During the Cretaceous Period, this region was a wet swamp environment, in stark contrast to the dry, sandy landscape of today.
Waterways were the preferred home and supermarket of Spinosaurus, and it spent as much time as possible in the water to feed and stay cool. The huge sail riding the back of Spinosaurus may have served as a "cooling fin", maintained above the waterline to catch breezes, in addition to being a "billboard" promoting its presence (warning off rivals or flashing colors to attract mates).
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