Highly speculative Spinosaurus paleoart! There's a lot going on here, I tried to take into account its ecological niche of being a river walking fish eater. Sort of stork or heron-like. I don't see much of a need to blend in being such a massive and niche animal. So I based the coloration on some semi aquatic birds. I increased the size of the head crest by a lot because I ADORE the idea of large theropods with bird-like crests and combs. Honestly I think it could have been even more extravagant for sexual selection, but who knows. I also covered parts of the "beak" with a hard covering that extends up the face and onto the crest. And added lips because I feel like that just makes sense with how the skull looks. But I'm not a paleontologist so!! Who knows!! Big duck!

















