Pyroraptor is a small dromaeosaur from the late cretaceous. Discovered in Europe in 1992 after a forest fire, Pyroraptor is amongst the few raptor fossils to be found on the continent. Clade Theropod, Dromaeosaur Height 2 feet Length 5 feet Era Late Cretaceous http://www.pyroraptor-olympius.info/ Fully feathered darling of Hollywood? You don’t get dino-nerd credit if […]
Fun Dino Things
Danger Ahead For Original Jurassic Park Trio
Here at DinoPit, we know how much Jurassic Park means to dinosaur lovers. For many of us, Jurassic Park was the gateway to a lifelong fascination with not only Tyrannosaurs and Brachiosaurs, but to the mystery of life and the rigors of science. So when Jeff Goldblum confided in an interview that the original trio […]
Sweet Dino Skull T-Shirts Based On Real Diagrams
Dinosaurs are popular for a very simple reason: they look SO freakin’ cool! So what’s an easy way to look cool? Put a dinosaur skull on your t-shirt! These t-shirts are ridiculously comfy and nothing says ‘I love dinosaurs’ more than a realistic portrayal of their skull emblazoned on your chest. Got a request? Let […]
T-Rex vs Godzilla
Of all the burning questions biting at the public’s subconscious, one query stands alone: who would win in a fight, T-Rex or Godzilla? Let’s explore this question and see exactly why T-Rex is the clear victor here. The Obvious Question – Does Size Matter? The Tyrannosaurus Rex was a huge animal, scaling in at 40 […]
Jurassic World New Trailer Hits the Superbowl!
If you watched the Superbowl today then you undoubtedly caught the newest trailer for Jurassic World and I am more excited than ever! Okay I’d be a little more excited if Sam Neill were in it – don’t get me wrong I have nothing against Chris Pratt but it’s just not the same. Anyway if […]
Paleoartistry
Paleoartistry— The Last Stand of Prehistoric Dinosaurs The first dinosaur fossils were discovered in the early 1800s; since then, people have wondered deeply about the nature of the sometimes larger-than-life bone remnants. Due to the absolute monstrous nature of the prehistoric finds, it wasn’t long before enthusiasts and natural artists began to speculate about the […]
Animals Dressed As Dinosaurs
Animals Dressed As Dinosaurs Are Always Cute With Halloween coming up I thought I’d go looking at dinosaur costumes and it was then that I found a whole lot of animals dressed as dinosaurs. I recently dressed Snorasaurus as a lobster for his Halloween pictures which was the cutest thing I’ve ever seen but these […]
Make a Dinosaur
Make a Dinosaur Monday Each Monday here at Dino Pit I like to take a look at a variety of ways that people make their own dinosaurs. Usually I focus on one technique such as origami or papier mache but today I want to take a look at a number of dinosaur projects I’ve come […]
Dinosaur Art By Hirschpiel From DeviantArt
DeviantArt Is Packed Full Of Great Dinosaur Art If you haven’t already spent some time over at DeviantArt then you’re missing out because it’s jam packed full of awesome dinosaur artists. Today I want to highlight a few of my favorite artists after browsing through the site this week. Dinosaur Art You Need to See […]
More Dinosaur Wallpaper
Dinosaur Wallpaper Galore! Here at Dino Pit we have had a couple of posts sharing dinosaur wallpapers and they are always popular and followed by requests for more. So today I have some more dinosaur desktops to share in case you didn’t find any good ones in the last two posts! Dinosaur Wallpaper For Your […]
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 […]
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 […]
Threadless Dinosaur T-Shirts
Threadless Dinosaur T-Shirts Are Worth Checking Out I have been a fan of Threadless for a good number of years, in fact there was a time when my shirt was packed full of their creative shirts. Only recently though has Threadless started printing some of my favorite shirts – you know, dinosaur shirts. Threadless Dinosaur […]
Dinosaur Origami Tutorial
Learn How to Make a Dinosaur in a Dinosaur Origami Tutorial Since I’m a little under the weather today I’m going to keep today’s make a dino Monday a little shorter than usual. I know a few of you really enjoyed the dinosaur origami video I posted a while back so today I went out […]
Videos Of Dinosaurs Worth Seeing
Videos of Dinosaurs Are All Over the Net Since the Doctor and I canceled our cable a while ago I have come to realize just how many dinosaur “documentaries” I watched. Now that we no longer have cable though I find myself scouring Netflix for new dinosaur content as well as the constantly growing YouTube. […]
More Ideas For Dinosaur Cakes
Dinosaur Cakes From Around the Web One of my favorite things about running DinoPit is hearing back from my readers about what they’d like to see featured here on the blog. For today’s make a dino Monday, I wanted to take a look at some more great dinosaur cakes after I received so much positive […]
Dinosaur Cupcakes
These Dinosaur Cupcakes Are As Cool As They Get If there is one thing better than cake, it’s cupcakes and if there’s one thing better than cupcakes, it’s dinosaur cupcakes! So in order to share some really great cake decorating talent with you, and to make you incredibly hungry, today I’m going to share a […]
Dinosaur Video Games
I’m Not A Fan of Dinosaur Video Games But… No, seriously, I’m really not a fan of any video game that doesn’t involve the words “you have been eaten by a grue.” Call me old school but the graphics on video games today make me jump. I don’t do blood,I don’t do guts and most […]
Dinosaur Art: The World’s Greatest Paleoart Edited By Steve White
Dinosaur Art: The World’s Greatest Paleoart Edited By Steve White Brings Dinosaurs to Life If you were the type of kid that looked at the pictures rather than read the book, then Dinosaur Art Edited By Steve White is a book you don’t want to miss out on. That’s not to say that the introduction […]
The Dinosaur Crafts Rainy Day Pack
Dinosaur Crafts Are Great For Rainy Days If you are fond of crafts or if you have ever experienced more than one child on a rainy day, then today’s “make a dino” Monday is for you. In my previous life I was both a nanny and a pre-school teacher and both of which taught me […]
Society 6 Dinosaur Finds
Society 6 Dinosaur Artwork and Products As a Star Wars lover, comic book hero chaser and dinosaur nerd, Society 6 is one of my favorite online resources for awesome artwork and unique gift ideas for my fellow nerds – and those who I’m trying to convert. If you’ve never dropped by Society 6 before then […]
Velociraptor Art Worth Checking Out
If You’re a Fan of Velociraptor Art You’ll Love Today’s Post While there are a vast number of misrepresentations of Velociraptors out there, inaccurate or not, some of them are really pretty good creatures of imagination. Today I want to take a look at some of my favorite Velociraptor art pieces from various artists over […]
6 Awesome Dinosaur T-Shirt Designs
You Need a New Dinosaur T-Shirt I don’t know how many dinosaur t-shirts you currently have in your closet and quite honestly your answer to the question is irrelevant because you need another one. More specifically you need one of the ones listed below because they are awesome. 6 Dinosaur T-Shirt Designs You Shouldn’t Miss […]
How to Make a Dinosaur Mask
Make Your Own Dinosaur Mask It’s make a dino Monday and today I’m sharing a video on making dinosaur masks. Okay, so many of my readers are a little too old to be walking around in dinosaur masks but I happen to know that quite a few of you have kids and what better way […]
7 Really Cool ETSY Dinosaur Finds
ETSY Dinosaur Finds Are Countless There are many reasons why I love ETSY. I love supporting small businesses. I love the creativity that many ETSY artists exhibit with their work. Most of all though, I love that ETSY is packed full of really cool stuff for dinosaur fans like me! 7 of My Favorite ETSY […]
Make And Paint Plaster of Paris Dinosaurs
Face It, You’ve Always Wanted to Paint Plaster of Paris Dinosaurs One of the things I remember from my childhood is an overabundance of plaster of paris. I remember waiting for the molds to dry so we could press out our Plaster of Paris masterpieces and paint them to our little heart’s desire. So, in honor […]
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 […]
5 More Great Dinosaur Pinterest Finds
Dinosaur Pinterest Pins Back in June I shared five dinosaur Pinterest pins that I ran across when surfing my way through Pinterest. I had way too much fun with that post and decided to go on another Pinterest hunt today to see what dinosaur goodies I could find. Dinosaur Pinterest Find #1 This Sauropod necklace […]
Build a Dino at Build A Bear Workshop Locations
It’s make a dino Monday and today we’re taking a look at BuildaDino.Com. Build a Dino is owned by the same company that owns Build a Bear, only they specialize in dinosaur themed plush toys rather than “bears.” Build A Dino has been known to be at the following locations: T-REX Café™ at Lake Buena […]
8 More Awesome Dinosaur Wallpaper Designs
Dinosaur Wallpaper A little less than a month ago I posted some great dinosaur wallpaper ideas here on DinoPit. So many of you let me know how much you loved those pictures, I wanted to share a few more of my favorites just in case the first 10 weren’t enough! Eight More Great Dinosaur Wallpaper […]
Dinosaurs vs. Aliens
Dinosaurs vs. Aliens, Directed By Barry Sonnefeld Bought to you by director/filmaker Barry Sonnefeld (The Addams Family, Men In Black) and graphic novel creator Grant Morrison (Batman, The Invisibles, All-Star Superman) together with sci-fi artist Mukesh Singh and the artists at Liquid Comics Dominion: Dinosaurs vs Aliens is a cross-platform sci-fi project like never seen […]
Dinosaur T-Shirts From My Favorite Dinosaur
Dinosaur T-Shirts Are a Must Any true, self respecting dinosaur lover has to have a couple of dinosaur t-shirts tucked away in their closet. Thanks to My Favorite Dinosaur I now have two. Dinosaur T-Shirts From My Favorite Dinosaur I am a self admitted t-shirt snob – although not as much as The Dr. is.I […]
Free Dinosaur Knitting Pattern
A Free Dinosaur Knitting Pattern Is Great For Gift Ideas If you are like most people then money is tight this year and the thought of the holidays looming ever closer is a little worrying. Today’s make a dino Monday project is a good way to get a jump start on an affordable gift for […]
The Newest in Dinosaur Backpacks
The Newest in Dinosaur Backpacks: MadPax Spiketus Rex MadPax is the big name in luggage, backpacks and lunch bags these days and if you’re looking for dinosaur backpacks then you’re going to be impressed with the MadPax Luggage Spiketus Rex Fullpack Bag. With one large center cavity and two smaller side pockets this is the […]
Ten of My Favorite Dinosaur Comics
There Are Plenty of Funny Dinosaur Comics One of my favorite followers Jon Tennant recently commented on the plethora of dinosaur comics that I post to my Facebook and Twitter accounts daily. So today I thought I would share with you ten of my all time favorite dinosaur comics…just keep in mind that if you follow […]
Dinosaur Toy List
See What Toys Made the Top Dinosaur Toy List The holidays are just around the corner – seriously, have you seen the Christmas displays going up already? Well they’re going up right and left here and that means that it’s the right time to start thinking about gift ideas for that special someone. As a […]
Build a Dinosaur
Build a Dinosaur with Scholastic It’s Monday and that means it’s time for make a dino Monday. Today I have a pretty nifty little site to share with you although the more “professional” of you might not be as easily impressed. If however, you are a kid at heart then you’ll get a few minutes […]
Dinosaur Cake Pan
The Perfect Dinosaur Cake Pan Finding the perfect dinosaur cake pan can be a little tricky because for the most part most of the pans you will find are cartoon portrayals rather than scientific representations. Take a look at some of the best dinosaur cake pan options I have found to date. Some Cool Dinosaur […]
Funny Dinosaur Species
Have You Ever Wondered About Those Funny Dinosaur Species? There is so much diversity in the dinosaur species that have been recreated from fossilized remains to date, but some are certainly much more unusual than others. Today I’m going to take a look at some of the most unusual dinosaur species there are! Some Interesting […]
Wooden Dinosaur Skeleton Kit
The Wooden Dinosaur Skeleton Kit It’s make a dino Monday and today I want to share with you a “toy” that I loved as a kid, the wooden dinosaur skeleton kit. My parents loved it because it was affordable and I loved it because…let’s face it, I loved anything and everything dinosaur related. Whether you’re […]
Funny Dinosaur Jokes
Dinosaur Jokes Things here at the DinoPit headquarters have been pretty intense since Snorasaurus A.K.A Dinodog tore his CCL this weekend. With surgery scheduled and a long path of recovery ahead I know I could use a laugh so I went digging through the net and found a few dinosaur jokes to lighten the mood. […]
10 Awesome Dinosaur Wallpaper Designs
Dinosaur Wallpaper I am a fan of desktop wallpapers. As a computer person I spend a LOT of time staring at my computer screens every day of the week and a nice desktop wallpaper can really brighten things up a bit. I particularly like desktop dinosaur wallpaper because…well, it has dinosaur on it. Top 10 […]
Make A Dinosaur Tail Instructions
Finding Make a Dinosaur Tail Instructions It’s make a dino Monday and today I’ve been checking out Tater Tots and Jello! I ran across the idea of making dinosaur tails through Pinterest and that sent me on a mission to finding easy to understand “make a dinosaur tail” instructions. I eventually found what I was […]
Make a Dinosaur Skeleton Necklace
How To: Make a Dinosaur Skeleton Necklace If you’re an ETSY fan then you have undoubtedly seen some pretty awesome dinosaur skeleton necklaces going around – in fact I’ve pinned at least one on my Pinterest account already. Since today is make a dino Monday, I wanted to share an awesome tutorial I came across […]
Dinosaur Coloring Pages
Dinosaur Coloring Pages For Creative Paleontologists Here at DinoPit I make an effort to share just about everything dinosaur I find. That means sharing information for the young paleontologists out there who are looking for fun dinosaur facts and activities as well as the older dinosaur lovers looking for research ideas. Today I’m sharing a […]
Red Bubble Dinosaur Hoodie Favorites
Red Bubble Has Some Awesome Dinosaur Hoodie Options! I fully admit to being a dinosaur geek when it comes to t-shirts but summer is fast coming to an end and that means that it’s time to start stocking up on warmer clothing. Recently I came upon one of my most favorite dinosaur t-shirt designs (see […]
The Dinosaur Project Movie Trailer
The Dinosaur Project is Slated For August 10, 2012 Release The Dinosaur Project first attracted me when I caught this promo poster while surfing the web. Unfortunately from the trailer that I have seen, the poster looks to be just about the only part of this movie worth praise. The Dinosaur Project Focuses on the […]
Disney Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur
The Good Dinosaur is Slated For 2014 Release News of a new dinosaur movie by Disney’s Pixar studio was announced in April this year. With a release date of 30 May 2014, ‘The Good Dinosaur’ is a much-anticipated movie that has been the subject of much speculation. The plot revolves around a scenario where that […]
10 Dinosaur Birthday Cake Ideas For Any Age
It’s make a dino Monday and today I’m going with a picture based approach. One thing that I get asked quite a lot is what the best dinosaur cake ideas out there are. Most commonly this question comes from friends who know that I am both a dinosaur fiend and a baker – well at […]
Make A Paper Pteranodon
Make a Paper Pteranodon Using Origami I can’t say that I have ever really tried my hand at origami. I tried making lucky stars from those glittery strips of paper once and I’ve folded a few paper hats and airplanes but never anything that takes real talent. Today I ran across a really great video […]