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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.
The Ultimate Pterodactyl Quiz
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In traditional scientific writing, as well as science fiction, pterodactyls were portrayed as ugly and evil, bat-like creatures. Yet new scientific evidence has unearthed some startling facts about pterodactyls. Turns out they may not have been as ugly or as evil as we once thought. Take this quiz to consider the pterodactyl in a new light.
Dinosaur Evolution
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Dinosaur evolution looks at how dinosaurs developed and changed over the course of time. Learn about the evolution of dinosaurs and dinosaur evolution.
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.
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.
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.
Ouranosaurus
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Ouranosaurus was a sauropod of spectacular proportions. Learn more about the Ouranosaurus, Early Cretaceous dinosaurs, and dinosaurs of all eras.
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.
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?