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Nigersaurus: The 'Mesozoic Cow' With More Than 500 Teeth

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Known by the nickname "Mesozoic Cow," the African dinosaur Nigersaurus taqueti has also had its face compared to a vacuum cleaner.

Which of today's animals lived alongside dinosaurs?

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Which of today's animals lived alongside dinosaurs? Some animals' ancestors lived with dinosaurs. Learn which current animals lived alongside dinosaurs.

Chicxulub Crater: Where the End of the Dinosaurs Began

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The Chicxulub meteor impact may have killed off the dinosaurs. Would they have lived if the meteor missed? Learn more about the Chicxulub meteor.

Velociraptor Alert: The Feathered Dinosaur Quiz

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Test your knowledge of the fluffy, winged dinos of the bygone Mesozoic era, from little Microraptor to the enormous Yutyrannus with this quiz.

Pteranodon vs. Pterodactyl: Comparing Non-dinosaur Species

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If you've ever watched a dinosaur documentary or strolled through a natural history museum, you've probably heard a narrator make a big difference about pteranodon vs. pterodactyl species.

Dinosaur Extinction

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Dinosaurs went extinct at the end of the Cretaceous Era. Learn the theories that try to explain what happened to the dinosaurs and why they went extinct.

Stories and (Alleged) Sightings of the Loch Ness Monster

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Explore Loch Ness Monster tales, sightings and pop culture references. From the Surgeon's Photograph to plesiosaur theories, delve into the enduring mystery.

The Smartest Dinosaur (and 9 More Clever Prehistoric Reptiles)

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Which were the smartest dinosaurs? While we can't sit a Velociraptor down for an IQ test, scientists use fossil evidence like brain cavity size and body ratios to make educated guesses.

Did Crocodiles Descend From Dinosaurs?

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Crocodiles and dinosaurs definitely lived during the same time, but how closely are they related? Did crocodiles descend from dinosaurs?

Recent Dinosaur Discoveries

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Dinosaur interest soared in the 1990s, mostly due to the film Jurassic Park and new dinosaur discoveries. Learn about more recent dinosaur discoveries.

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