Microceratops, a.k.a. Microceratus Microceratops is bound to remain a popular dinosaur name, since we’ve been aware of its prehistoric existence for about 60 years and it is already a scripted member of our popular culture. However, Microceratops has since been determined a dubious name for the genus and has since been reassigned as Microceratus. Microceratops […]
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Dinosaur Stocking Stuffers
Dinosaur Stocking Stuffers Are a Must If you have a dinosaur lover in your home then you should know by now that dinosaur themed stocking stuffers are always a hit. This is why they always go on the list of things to hunt for when the Christmas shopping begins. I always have a ton of […]
The Prehistoric Dinosaur Opisthotonus Hypothesis
The Dinosaur Opisthotonus Hypothesis Scientists have postulated for years on the most likely reasoning behind the frequent positioning (opisthotonus) of many prehistoric dinosaur fossils in an extreme supine position, where the body exhibits severe hyperextension and a specimen’s head, neck and spinal column transform themselves into a complete backward arch. In the case of dinosaurs, […]
Make a Dinosaur Diorama
Build a Dinosaur Diorama Dinosaur dioramas are a fun way to make your own little dinosaur scene and whether you’re 3 or 33 you can have plenty of fun with this project. Choose your favorite dinosaur, pick your setting and you’re ready to go! Customize Your Dinosaur Diorama One of the best things about building […]
Indosuchus
Indosuchus is an Abelisaurid Indosuchus is a prehistoric Theropod dinosaur that roamed the earth 70—65 million years ago. The name Indosuchus is taken from the Greek Indos and soukhos, respectively meaning “Indian crocodile”. Indosuchus is a genus of Abelisaurid dinosaur (a family of Ceratosaurian Theropod dinosaurs), and lived during Earth’s Late Cretaceous Period during the […]
Just How Big Was Mamenchisaurus?
Mamenchisaurus, a Huge Sauropod Mamenchisaurus is an incredibly large sauropod of the late Jurassic period. One of the most notable features of this herbivorous beast is it’s amazingly long neck. Researchers state that the neck of this dinosaur made up more than half of its total length! The recognition of dinosaur with the longest neck […]