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 […]
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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 […]
How Big Was Megalodon?
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 […]
How Big Was Microceratops / Microceratus?
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 […]
American Museum of Natural History Dinosaurs, New York
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 […]
How Do We Know 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 […]