Pachyrhinosaurus was a Cretaceous Ceratopsid Pachyrhinosaurus was a late Cretaceous Ceratopsid that lived 68-73 million years ago. Its name is Greek for “thick-nosed lizard”. Thick noses and elaborate, bony frills are distinguishing characteristics in the Pachyrhinosaurus genus, which was one of the last to roam the Earth before the mass extinction. Quick Facts Name Pachyrhinosaurus […]
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How Big Was Therizinosaurus?
Therizinosaurus is One Unusual Character Therizinosaurus is an unusual dinosaur to say the least. This late Cretaceous period maniraptoran is most commonly recognized for its unusual claws which could measure over three feet and were found on each of it’s forelimbs. Despite it’s terrifying appearance, this potentially feathered pot bellied beast is believed to have […]
Camptosaurus
Camptosaurus was a Jurassic Herbivore Camptosaurus was a small duck-billed dinosaur that lived during the Jurassic period from 156-145 million years ago. It roamed the forests on two legs, but had the option of prowling on four limbs for eating purposes. Camptosaurus has one of the most unique mouths of all dinosaurs, which uses both […]
DeviantArt Artists Share Dinosaur Art
DeviantArt is Full Of Great Dinosaur Art If you are ever just surfing the net looking for something to waste a little time or procrastinate on that project that has been dragging on forever, DeviantArt is a great place to go. Full of aspiring artists, DeviantArt offers pieces done using all mediums and boasts just […]
South African Fossil Exhibit
A Journey Through Time With a South African Fossil Exhibit At a noted South African fossil exhibit an extraordinary and very rare collection of original fossils dating back more than 120 million years are on display. These fossils, a small selection from the institutes prized collection, date back even further than the earliest hominids and […]
The Smallest Dinosaurs
Everyone Always Neglects the Smallest Dinosaurs When it comes to dinosaur facts, everyone always wants to know about the biggest dinosaurs: the largest, the longest, the tallest and the heaviest. Rarely though does anyone ask about the smallest dinosaurs to walk the Earth. These small reptiles may not be the prehistoric beasts many people think […]