👉 Sauropods are a group of extinct reptile species that lived during the Late Cretaceous period (about 68 to 64 million years ago) on Earth. They were characterized by their large size, long necks, and powerful jaws, which allowed them to scavenge for food in the dense vegetation of the surrounding landmasses. Sauropods typically had a body shape that resembled that of a horse, with a long, thin neck and a short,