• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Subscribe To DinoPit Weekly
  • Contact DinoPit
  • Shop
    • Jurassic Cart

DinoPit

Dinosaurs Online

  • Dinosaur Profiles
  • Science
    • Paleontology
    • Dinosaur Books
    • Dinosaur Exhibits
  • Fun Dino Things
    • DinoCrafts
    • Dinosaur in Entertainment
    • Dinosaur Jokes
    • Gifts for Dinosaur Lovers
    • PaleoArt
  • Latest News
  • The DinoPit Podcast
You are here: Home / Archives for Science

Science

A Toothsome Spinosaurus Bed Keeps The Charismatic Theropod Plunged In The River

I am always amazed when I see a bird dive into the water, only to emerge moments later, flying again with a prize fish dinner secured in its beak. The two things, birds and the water, seem opposed to me. So imagine how I feel reading report after report that the frighteningly enormous theropod Spinosaurus […]

Filed Under: Latest News, Paleontology, Science

The Trackway at Dinosaur State Park

The Trackway at Dinosaur State Park

About The Trackway at Dinosaur State Park I have never had the opportunity to frequent the trackway at Dinosaur State Park, or anything at Dinosaur State Park for that matter. It’s on my bucket list. For today though, I’d like to take a look at some of what Dinosaur State Park has to offer for […]

Filed Under: Dinosaur Exhibits Tagged With: Dinosaur Exhibits, Dinosaur Tracks

Just How Big Was Microvenator?

Microvenator

Microvenator is an unusual, almost bird like oviraptorosaurian, that most likely featured feathers and a short, sharp beak. Although this theropod stood only two and a half feet tall, this carnivore took its advantage in sheer speed. Where larger, clumsier carnivores were often outrun by their prey items, Microvenator gave every meal a run for […]

Filed Under: Dinosaurs, Paleontology Tagged With: Dinosaur Facts, Microvenator

Just How Big Was Mamenchisaurus?

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 […]

Filed Under: Dinosaurs, Paleontology Tagged With: Dinosaur Facts, Mamenchisaurus

A List Of Amazing Dinosaur Facts To Wow Your Friends And Family

Amazing Dinosaur Facts

There are plenty of amazing dinosaur facts but if you’re like me then you find most dinosaur related facts to be amazing. Today I want to take a look at some incredible facts that you may not have known before today. Amazing Dinosaur Facts You Need to Know Many dinosaur species would never be able […]

Filed Under: Dinosaurs, Paleontology Tagged With: Dinosaur Facts

Saurischia Versus Ornithischia

Saurischia Versus Ornithischia: Saurischia

The Difference Of Saurischia Versus Ornithischia Although the general public like to think that researchers categorize dinosaurs based on being carnivorous or herbivorous, this is not the case. Dinosaur species are actually most commonly categorized as being saurischian or ornithischian. So what do these terms mean and how do they differ? Let’s take a look. […]

Filed Under: Paleontology Tagged With: Dinosaur Chat, Dinosaur Facts, Ornithischia, Saurischia

Just How Big Was Torosaurus?

Torosaurus

Torosaurus, a Large Ceratopsian Torosaurus walked the Earth during the late Cretaceous period. For a while this large frilled ceratopsian was believed to be a species of its own, then a mature Triceratops and once again, a species of its own. With a frilled skull that could reach up to 8.5 feet long, this herbivore […]

Filed Under: Dinosaurs, Paleontology Tagged With: Dinosaur Facts, Torosaurus

The Dinosaur Trail at the Museum of Life and Science

Museum Life and Science in Durham, NC

The Museum of Life and Science in Durham, NC Has  a Dinosaur Trail I have lived in North Carolina for close to two decades now and it wasn’t until around two years ago that I discovered the Museum of Life and Science in Durham. In an effort to get out more and wean myself away […]

Filed Under: Dinosaur Exhibits Tagged With: Dinosaur Exhibits, Museum, Museums

Just How Big Was Carnotaurus?

Carnotaurus

Carnotaurus, the Meat Eating Bull Carnotaurus was actually a much smaller dinosaur that most amateur dinosaur lovers would believe. Researchers believe that this horned carnivore of the late Cretaceous stood at just shy of 10 feet tall and weighed in at 4,500 lbs. While those figures may seem large, in comparison to the much more […]

Filed Under: Dinosaurs, Paleontology Tagged With: Carnotaurus, Dinosaur Facts

Dinosaur Art: The World’s Greatest Paleoart Edited By Steve White

Dinosaur Art 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 […]

Filed Under: Dinosaur Books, PaleoArt Tagged With: Dinosaur Art, Dinosaur Books

How Big Was Megalodon?

Megalodon jaws

Megalodon is Not a Dinosaur Megalodon or”Big Tooth” is not actually a dinosaur, but this prehistoric shark species is often mistakenly referred to one. Dinosaur or not, Megalodon is a fascinating prehistoric creature with some of the biggest jaws you will ever set eyes on. With incredibly large teeth that frequently measure in at more […]

Filed Under: Dinosaurs, Paleontology Tagged With: Dinosaur Facts, Megalodon

How Big Was Microceratops / Microceratus?

microceratops

Microceratops is a far cry from the 14,000 lb Triceratops from the same Ceratopsia infraorder. Weighing just 4 lbs, this herbivore sported a sharp beak and along with Psittacosaurus was one of the first Ceratopsians to be found in Mongolia. Feeding on cycads and ferns, this miniature dinosaur would have used its beak to snip […]

Filed Under: Dinosaurs, Paleontology Tagged With: Dinosaur Facts

American Museum of Natural History Dinosaurs, New York

American Museum of Natural History Dinosaurs in the Hall of Ornithischian Dinosaurs

American Museum of Natural History Dinosaurs Are Worth Seeing If you ever find yourself in New York – something which I have not done yet even after nearly two decades living in the United States – I hear that the American Museum of Natural History dinosaurs are something worth checking out. Since I don’t foresee […]

Filed Under: Dinosaur Exhibits Tagged With: Dinosaur Exhibits, Exhibits, Museum, Museums

How Do We Know Dinosaurs Were Reptiles?

Dinosaurs Were Reptiles

How Can We Know That Dinosaurs Were Reptiles? For amateur dinosaur lovers out there, there are many questions that come to mind when contemplating the existence of these giant extinct beasts. One such question revolves around the assertion that dinosaurs were reptiles. While the answer to this question may seem simple for those trained in […]

Filed Under: Paleontology Tagged With: Dinosaurs

How Big Was Therizinosaurus?

Therizinosaurus size

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 […]

Filed Under: Dinosaurs, Paleontology Tagged With: Therizinosaurus

The Smallest Dinosaurs

Smallest Dinosaurs: Microceratops

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 […]

Filed Under: Dinosaurs, Paleontology Tagged With: Dinosaur Facts

How Big Was Triceratops?

Triceratops

Triceratops is a Crowd Favorite Triceratops will always be one of the most popular dinosaur species but this herbivore was far from the gentle giant it is often portrayed to be! When threatened, researchers believe that Triceratops would have charged much like a common day rhinoceros, using it’s three foot long cranial horns to impale […]

Filed Under: Dinosaurs, Paleontology Tagged With: Dinosaur Facts, Triceratops

Seven Dinosaur Children’s Books Worth Reading

Dinosaur Children's Books: How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?

Dinosaur Children’s Books Encourage Reading When I was a kid I loved dinosaurs as you know. What you don’t know however, is that I had a considerable amount of trouble learning to read. No matter what anyone did to encourage me to read it simply posed too much difficulty and “starter” books held no interest […]

Filed Under: Dinosaur Books Tagged With: Dinosaur Books

How Big Was Troodon?

Troodon size

Troodon goes down in record as potentially being the smartest dinosaur to walk the Earth. This Cretaceous period Theropod was a late Cretaceous marvel and paleontologists believe that this bipedal carnivore was a nocturnal hunter. Researchers suggest that this lightweight Maniraptora was built for speed and its long fingers were likely used to catch and […]

Filed Under: Dinosaurs, Paleontology Tagged With: Dinosaur Facts, Troodon

How Big Was Argentinosaurus?

Argentinosaurus

The great Titanosaur, Argentinosaurus lived during the late Cretaceous period on what was then an island that we now recognize as the continent of South America. With minimal fossilized remains of this great herbivore discovered to date, much of what researchers understand about this great beast comes from similarly constructed sauropods. Some researchers hypothesize that […]

Filed Under: Dinosaurs, Paleontology Tagged With: Argentinosaurus, Dinosaur Facts

How Big Was Apatosaurus?

Apatosaurus

Apatosaurus is one of the more popular dinosaur species, although for most people it is more recognizable as the “brontosaurus.” Native to the Jurassic period, Apatosaurus is known for four species that have been discovered to date: A. ajax, A. excelsus, A. louisae and A. parvus. While Apatosaurus is also known as Brontosaurus, it has […]

Filed Under: Dinosaurs, Paleontology Tagged With: Apatosaurus, Brontosaurus, Dinosaur Facts

How Big Was Parasaurolophus?

Parasaurolophus

Parasaurolophus is my personal favorite of all dinosaur species. This large herbivore is most commonly recognized for the incredible cranial crest that are believed to have been used as sounding chambers and for sexual display. These incredible crested dinosaurs of the late cretaceous period were herding Hadrosaurs that depended upon herd life for defense from […]

Filed Under: Dinosaurs, Paleontology Tagged With: Dinosaur Facts, Parasaurolophus

10 More Dinosaur Facts Every Dinosaur Lover Should Know

10 More Awesome Dinosaur Facts: Velociraptor

There’s Always Room For More Dinosaur Facts Back in the beginning of July I made a post entitled “10 Dinosaur Facts Every Dinosaur Lover Should Know.” So popular was that post among my readers that I will be adding on to it over time. So here are 10 more dinosaur facts every dinosaur lover should […]

Filed Under: Dinosaurs, Paleontology Tagged With: Dinosaur Facts

Why Were Dinosaurs So Big?

Why were dinosaurs so big?

Just Why Were Dinosaurs So Big? One of the many factors that draws dinosaur lovers to dinosaurs is their sheer size. There is no animal that walks the Earth today that begins to compare to the largest dinosaurs of the late Jurassic period. Just what was it that made these prehistoric creatures grow to such […]

Filed Under: Dinosaurs, Paleontology Tagged With: Dinosaur Facts

Just How Big Was Stegosaurus?

Stegosaurus

Stegosaurus is one of the more famous names in dinosaur history and makes the favorite dinosaur list for millions of dinosaur lovers world wide. Most commonly recognized for the incredible and beautiful plates on it’s back, this Jurassic period herbivore was a formidable opponent to any meat eater willing to take it on. With a […]

Filed Under: Dinosaurs, Paleontology Tagged With: Dinosaur Facts, Stegosaurus

Just How Big Was Giganotosaurus?

Giganotosaurus

Giganotosaurus is a somewhat forgotten late Cretaceous theropod that is often overshadowed by the smaller theropod Tyrannosaurus Rex. Giganotosaurus may have been larger overall than T-Rex; however, in terms of bite force, this Carcharodontosauridae had a bite force of three times less than that of Tyrannosaurus Rex! Not impressed by this carnivore yet? You will […]

Filed Under: Dinosaurs, Paleontology Tagged With: Dinosaur Facts, Giganotosaurus

Was Tyrannosaurus Rex a Hunter or Scavenger?

Tyrannosaurus Rex

People Want to Know: Was Tyrannosaurus Rex a Hunter or Scavenger? One of the questions most commonly asked about one of the world’s most beloved dinosaurs, Tyrannosaurus Rex, is whether or not it was a hunter or scavenger. While there are a number of different viewpoints on the issue, the general consensus when answering the […]

Filed Under: Paleontology Tagged With: Carnivorous Dinosaurs, Tyrannosaurus Rex

What Is The Biggest Dinosaur?

Biggest Dinosaur Comparison: Spinosaurus Aegyptiacus

Everyone Wants To Know: What is the Biggest Dinosaur? Yesterday I covered ten dinosaur facts that every dinosaur lover should know and it got me to thinking about the biggest dinosaur species out there. One of the most often asked questions among dinosaur lovers and even those less intrigued by dinosaurs is: what is the […]

Filed Under: Dinosaurs, Paleontology Tagged With: Dinosaur Facts

10 Dinosaur Facts Every Dinosaur Lover Should Know

Mounted Dinosaur

How Many Dinosaur Facts Can We Fit in Your Brain? The topic of dinosaurs is so incredibly broad that very few dinosaur lovers can possibly know all of the dinosaur facts out there. Once in a while here at DinoPit however, I will drop in with 10 Dinosaur Facts that every dinosaur lover should know […]

Filed Under: Dinosaurs, Paleontology Tagged With: Dinosaur Facts

Just How Big Was Tyrannosaurus Rex?

Tyrannosaurus Rex

Tyrannosaurus Rex is the most well-known dinosaur in the world. Featured as the star of countless movies and museum exhibits, this theropod has taken dozens of different forms over the years. Are these interpretations accurate? Was T-Rex just as fearsome in real life? Did Tyrannosaurus really tower as high as 16′ 10″ like in the Jurassic Park […]

Filed Under: Dinosaurs, Paleontology Tagged With: Dinosaur Facts, Tyrannosaurus Rex

Just How Big Was Ankylosaurus?

Ankylosaurus

Ankylosaurus is likened by many paleontologists to a tank, not only due to the thick armor that shielded its body from attacking carnivores, but also due to it’s size. This late Cretaceous herbivore may seem as though it was peaceful, but there was nothing peaceful about it when a predator set it in it’s sights. […]

Filed Under: Dinosaurs, Paleontology Tagged With: Dinosaur Facts

Just How Big Was Seismosaurus?

Seismosaurus

Seismosaurus goes down in the record books as one of the longest land mammals to ever live. One of the most impressive features of this sauropod (beside its incredible size) is the exceptionally long and whip shaped tail that was likely utilized to stun predators. Researchers believe that the sound alone from a whipping Seismosaurus […]

Filed Under: Dinosaurs, Paleontology Tagged With: Dinosaur Facts, Seismosaurus

DinoPit’s Dinosaur Infographic Timeline

Dinosaur Infographic Timeline of History

Dinosaur Infographic Timeline by DinoPit.com is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Refer to the dinosaur infographic pictured above for a visual representation of the information below. Permian–Triassic extinction event The “Great Dying” is the only time Earth has seen a mass extinction of insects. It also caused the extinction of 96% […]

Filed Under: Paleontology Tagged With: Dinosaur Facts

Just How Big Was Spinosaurus?

Spinosaurus Size

Spinosaurus goes down in the record books as the largest carnivorous dinosaur to be discovered to date. Perhaps one of the most characteristic features of Spinosaurus is the incredible sail that jutted from its back and added to this carnivores height. This sail is believed to have played a role in thermoregulation. Let’s take a […]

Filed Under: Dinosaurs, Paleontology Tagged With: Dinosaur Facts

The Incredible Size of Quetzalcoatlus

quetzalcoatlus

Quetzalcoatlus remains one of the most mind blowing dinosaur species in terms of sheer size. It is not only that this incredible pterosaur had such an amazing size to it however, but also that it was able to get airborne. Let’s take a look at just how enormous this prehistoric beast was. Take a look […]

Filed Under: Paleontology Tagged With: Dinosaur Facts, Quetzalcoatlus

Primary Sidebar

Latest Podcast Episode

Dromaeosaurs (Or What Jurassic Park Got Wrong, and Right, About Raptors)

https://media.transistor.fm/702f9565.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 12:20 — 11.3MB)

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS

Dromaeosaurs, from Microraptor to Utahraptor, are amongst the most iconic and fascinating families of dinosaurs. Bolstered by both Jurassic Park and endless scientific studies linking them directly to birds, it’s almost impossible to not love them.

Resources:

  • Quill knobs in bones
  • Utahraptor death trap
  • The Climbing Claw

Subscribe to Podcast

Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsAndroidby EmailRSS

T-Shirts: Dino-Style

  • Young Tyrannosaur Sticker $3.00 – $5.00
  • It's Raining Pachies $60.00

Topics

Carnivorous Dinosaurs Ceratopsia Ceratopsidae Chasmosaurinae Cretaceous Period Dinosaurs Dinosaur Art Dinosaur Cakes Dinosaur Clothing Dinosaur Craft Ideas Dinosaur Crafts Dinosaur Cupcakes Dinosaur Exhibits Dinosaur Extinction Dinosaur Facts Dinosaur Games Dinosaur Gifts Dinosaur Movies Dinosaur News Dinosaur Research Dinosaur T-Shirt Dinosaur Toys Dinosaur TV Dinosaur Videos Diplodocidae Dromaeosauridae Eudromaeosauria Feathered Dinosaurs Hadrosauridae Herbivorous Dinosaurs Jurassic Period Dinosaurs Make a Dinosaur Monday Omnivorous Dinosaurs Ornithischia Ornithopoda Saurischia Saurolophinae Sauropoda Sauropodomorpha Seismosaurus Theropoda Triassic Period Dinosaurs Triceratops Troodon Tyrannosaurus Rex Velociraptor

Footer

Dinosaurs Everywhere!

  • Dinosaur Profile
  • Dinosaurs
  • Fun Dino Things
    • DinoCrafts
    • Dinosaur in Entertainment
    • Dinosaur Jokes
    • Gifts for Dinosaur Lovers
    • PaleoArt
  • Latest News
  • Podcast
  • Science
    • Dinosaur Books
    • Dinosaur Exhibits
    • Paleontology

Main Categories

  • Dinosaur Profiles
  • Science
    • Paleontology
    • Dinosaur Books
    • Dinosaur Exhibits
  • Fun Dino Things
    • DinoCrafts
    • Dinosaur in Entertainment
    • Dinosaur Jokes
    • Gifts for Dinosaur Lovers
    • PaleoArt
  • Latest News
  • The DinoPit Podcast

Recent Posts

  • Pryroraptor
  • A Toothsome Spinosaurus Bed Keeps The Charismatic Theropod Plunged In The River
  • Danger Ahead For Original Jurassic Park Trio
  • Sweet Dino Skull T-Shirts Based On Real Diagrams
  • Dromaeosaurs (Or What Jurassic Park Got Wrong, and Right, About Raptors)

Dinopit.Com

  • Contact Dinopit
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Site Map

Subscribe to Podcast

Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsAndroidby EmailRSS

Copyright © 2021 · Scott Kraus · Log in