How long ago did dinosaurs live? On this page you’ll find out when dinosaurs lived and how long they’ve been extinct.
We’ll also talk a little about the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, and the Mesozoic era: the ‘Age of the Dinosaurs’.
How long ago did dinosaurs live? On this page you’ll find out when dinosaurs lived and how long they’ve been extinct.
We’ll also talk a little about the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, and the Mesozoic era: the ‘Age of the Dinosaurs’.
When were dinosaurs discovered? In this article we’ll find out when the first dinosaur discoveries were made. We’ll also learn about the first dinosaur hunters.
Brachiosaurus facts for kids and adults. This page contains in-depth information on this large plant-eating dinosaur.
Brachiosaurus was a huge animal, with four tree-trunk like legs and a long neck and tail. It would have used its giraffe-like neck to graze on vegetation that other dinosaurs couldn’t reach.
Let’s learn more about this Jurassic Giant …
Stegosaurus facts for kids, students and adults. Let’s learn about this curious looking dinosaur of the Jurassic period!
Diplodocus facts for kids, students and adults. This page is part of our Dinosaur Facts series.
Diplodocus is one of the best-known dinosaurs, and has been portrayed in many films and cartoons. In this article you’ll find out all about this plant-eating giant …
Giganotosaurus was a late Cretaceous predator, and one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs. This page contains Giganotosaurus facts for kids, students and adults. Let’s find out all about this fearsome dinosaur …
What is the smallest dinosaur? Not all dinosaurs were giants! In this article we try to find out what was the world’s smallest dinosaur.
This article is part of our Dinosaur Facts series.
Spinosaurus facts for kids and students. Learn all about one of the biggest carnivorous dinosaurs ever to have walked the Earth …
How big was the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs? On this page we’re going to investigate one of the most likely explanations for the sudden extinction of the dinosaurs: an asteroid collision.
At the bottom of the page you can see a map showing the point at which scientists believe the asteroid hit Earth.
This article is part of our Dinosaur Facts series.
Were dinosaurs real, and if so how do we know about them? On this page, we’re going to find out!
On this page, we answer the question are dinosaurs reptiles. In order to do so, we’ll need to investigate what makes a reptile a reptile, and we’ll also need to take a look at how dinosaurs evolved.
We might even uncover some surprising facts that suggest dinosaurs are still alive …

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