| Diet | Carnivore |
| Height | 3m |
| Length | 10m |
| Weight | 4 tonnes |
| Speed | 25 km/h |
| Environment | Land |
| Era | Cretaceous |
| Period | Late Cretaceous |
| Type | Theropod |
| Location | Mongolia |
Jenghizkhan was originally described as a distinct genus of large theropod dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period of Mongolia. However, modern palaeontologists now consider it to be the same species as Tarbosaurus bataar, making Jenghizkhan a junior synonym. This massive predator roamed the ancient landscapes of Asia between 89.8 and 72.2 million years ago.
As what we now know to be Tarbosaurus, this formidable theropod was one of Asia's largest land predators. It stood approximately 3 metres tall at the hip and stretched up to 10 metres in length, weighing around 4 tonnes. Its powerful build featured a massive skull filled with sharp, serrated teeth designed for crushing bone and tearing flesh.
This apex predator inhabited the river plains and floodplains of ancient Mongolia, hunting large herbivorous dinosaurs including hadrosaurs and sauropods. Its relatively small arms, similar to those of Tyrannosaurus rex, suggest it relied primarily on its powerful jaws and legs for hunting. The discovery of multiple specimens in the Nemegt Formation has provided valuable insights into the biology and behaviour of these magnificent predators.
The original naming of Jenghizkhan reflected the fierce reputation of its Mongol namesake, though scientific progress has since clarified its true identity as part of the Tarbosaurus lineage.
Jenghizkhan possessed a massive skull up to 1.3 metres long with powerful jaws lined with sharp, banana-shaped teeth. Its body was robust and muscular, supported by strong hind limbs, whilst its arms were notably small and equipped with two-fingered hands.
Jenghizkhan was likely an active predator that hunted large herbivorous dinosaurs across the Mongolian plains. Evidence suggests it may have been capable of both solitary hunting and scavenging, using its powerful bite force to crush bones and access nutrient-rich marrow.
Jenghizkhan was first described by Evgeny Maleev in 1964. The original fossils were discovered at Nemegt Formation, Mongolia.
