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Dinosaur Encyclopedia

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Dinosaurs have captured our imaginations and these articles will lead you into the world of dinosaur research and back to the age of dinosaurs.

When will life on Earth end?

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Imagine a time in Earth's far-flung past when organisms didn't swim through the oceans or populate the lands. Even the mighty dinosaurs hadn't arisen. Will the planet ever return to that lifeless state?

Prehistoric Turtle Had a Toothless Beak But No Shell

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A 220 million-year-old turtle fossil discovered in China is the first of its kind ever to be found. HowStuffWorks looks at the rare fossil discovery.

The Real Dilophosaurus Makes the 'Jurassic Park' Version Look Tame

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Perhaps no other beast has been more wildly mischaracterized in popular culture than the crested predator Dilophosaurus.

3 Types of Dinosaurs and Their Many Subtypes

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Types of dinosaurs include the lizard-hipped dinosaurs and the bird-hipped divisions of dinosaurs. Both of these types of dinosaurs probably shared a common ancestor during the Middle Triassic. How else are these dinosaurs related?

Barapasaurus

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Barapasaurus is named for a word meaning "big leg" in a local dialect in central India. Learn more about Barapasaurus and Barapasaurus behavior.

The Real Reason Turtles Have Shells (Hint, It's Not for Protection)

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Why do turtles really have shells? HowStuffWorks Now looks at how turtle shells evolved, with the help of a new study.

What Did Your Address Look Like 250 Million Years Ago?

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The Ancient Earth visualization map shows the movement of the planet's tectonic plates in a really cool way.

Could a single volcanic eruption destroy all life on Earth?

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The question about supervolcanoes, it turns out, isn't whether one could destroy all life on Earth. It's when will it do it again. Wait, what?

What Was the Most Dangerous Dinosaur in Prehistory?

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Dinosaurs ruled the Earth millions of years ago, and while many were peaceful herbivores, others were some of the most dangerous animals to ever walk the planet.

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