Baryonyx was a theropod dinosaur in the same family as Spinosaurus. Find out all you need to know about this Early-Cretaceous meat-eater in this fact-filled article…
Dinosaur Profile
Profiles of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. Interesting facts on an individual dinosaur, with pictures and links to further information.
Oviraptor Facts & Pictures: Complete Guide To A Cretaceous Period Dinosaur
Oviraptor was a small theropod dinosaur that lived in Asia during the Late Cretaceous period. Discovered in the Gobi Desert around a century ago, Oviraptor was given the name “egg thief”, as it was found alongside some fossilized eggs. The dinosaur is now believed to have been brooding the eggs, rather than stealing them.
As well as its probable nesting behavior, Oviraptor had other bird-like features such as a toothless beak and a covering of feathers.
Read on to find out more about this distinctive Cretaceous dinosaur…
Deinonychus Facts & Pictures – Complete Guide To The Cretaceous Predator
Deinonychus was a predatory dinosaur that lived during the Early Cretaceous Period. Its name, which means “terrible claw”, refers to the large, sickle-shaped claws on each hind foot.
The “Velociraptors” depicted in Jurassic Park were actually modelled on Deinonychus, rather than the true Velociraptor, which was significantly smaller.
Read on to find out more about the “true” hero of Jurassic Park…
Huayangosaurus Facts & Pictures: Discover An Early Relative Of Stegosaurus
Huayangosaurus was a mid-sized stegosaurid dinosaur from the Middle Jurassic period. Discovered in the fossil beds of Sichuan Province, China, this herbivorous dinosaur roamed the Earth approximately 165 million years ago. With its distinctive bony plates and defensive tail and shoulder spikes, Huayangosaurus is one of the earliest known stegosaurids.
Compsognathus Facts & Pictures, A Small Jurassic Predatory Dinosaur
Compsognathus, a small but fascinating dinosaur from the Late Jurassic period, has captivated dinosaur enthusiasts since its discovery in the mid-19th century.
Compsognathus is primarily known for its small size; for many years it was the smallest-known dinosaur, and is often compared to a modern chicken in size (smaller dinosaurs, such as Microraptor and Parvicursor have subsequently been discovered).
All that is known about Compsognathus comes from two well-preserved fossils, one of which was found in the Solnhofen limestone of Germany; the other in the Portland limestone of France.
Read on to find out more facts about this diminutive dinosaur…
Camptosaurus Facts & Pictures: Meet A Jurassic Ornithopod Dinosaur
Camptosaurus was an ornithopod dinosaur that roamed North America during the Late Jurassic period, approximately 157 to 145 million years ago.
Riojasaurus Dinosaur Facts – Large, Early Sauropod From South America
Riojasaurus was a sauropodomorph dinosaur from the Late Triassic Period. Discovered in the La Rioja Province of Argentina by paleontologist José Fernando Bonaparte in 1969, Riojasaurus stands out for its substantial size and robust build.
As one of the earlier members of the lineage that would give rise to the colossal sauropods of later periods, Riojasaurus provides invaluable insights into the adaptations and lifestyles of early herbivorous dinosaurs.
Daemonosaurus Facts & Pictures: Late Jurassic Dinosaur With Big Teeth
Daemonosaurus was a small dinosaur from the Late Triassic period that lived in what is now North America.
Discovered in the Ghost Ranch dinosaur fossil hotspot in New Mexico, this small carnivorous dinosaur, measuring approximately 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) in length and weighing around 15 kilograms (33 pounds), is distinguished by its short skull and large teeth.
Camposaurus Facts & Pictures: Predatory Dinosaur Of The Late Jurassic
Camposaurus was an early theropod dinosaur that lived during the Late Triassic period in North America. Very little is known about this bipedal predator, which was discovered in Arizona, USA, as only limited fossil remains have been discovered.
Alwalkeria – Small Omnivorous Dinosaur From The Late Triassic Period
Alwalkeria was an early saurischian dinosaur from the Late Triassic period. The only known Alwalkeria specimen to have been discovered offers a fascinating glimpse into the early stages of dinosaur evolution.
Discovered in the Maleri Formation of India, this small, agile omnivore lived approximately 228 to 200 million years ago.
Barosaurus Facts – A Giant Herbivorous Dinosaur Of The Late Jurassic
Barosaurus was a giant, plant-eating sauropod dinosaur that lived in North America in the Late Jurassic Period, approximately 155 to 150 million years ago.
This enormous dinosaur, whose name means “heavy lizard,” was distinguished by its exceptional size, featuring a remarkably long neck and tail that made it one of the longest dinosaurs ever discovered.
Discovered in the rich fossil beds of North America’s Morrison Formation, Barosaurus belonged to the same family – Diplodocidae – as the closely-related Diplodocus.
