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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?
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.
There Were No Flying Dinosaurs, Only Flying Reptiles
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It can be fun to imagine what it was like when dinosaurs were alive on Earth, lurking under the water, defending their territories on land and soaring through the sky. But wait, that imaginary scenario is technically inaccurate. As it turns out, there were no flying dinosaurs, only flying reptiles.
She's the Most Famous Paleobiologist You May Not Know
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The late Zofia Kielan-Jaworowska was the first woman to lead a dinosaur excavation expedition. And her volumes of research provide most of what we know today about the evolution of modern mammals.
The Titanosaur Family Was the Largest to Ever Roam Earth
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That's the titanosaur, one of the largest land animals to ever exist, dwarfing nearly everything around it. Roaming the planet during the Late Cretaceous period — approximately 100 million years ago — titanosaurs are part of a family of sauropod dinosaurs known for their massive size, long necks and incredible diversity.
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.
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.
Argentinosaurus Was Almost Half as Long as a Football Field
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Argentinosaurus is one of the largest known dinosaurs to have ever walked the Earth, and its sheer size captures the imagination of scientists and enthusiasts alike.
Patagotitan Dinosaurs Weighed More Than 25 Pickup Trucks
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The next time a 4-year-old asks what the biggest dinosaur ever was, you can respond confidently: It was the titanosaur Patagotitan mayorum (simply "Patagotitan" for short), a colossal creature that lived more than 100 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous period.
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.