Prehistoric animals had several flashy physical traits, from long horns to massive neck frills. One of the most common traits shared by many dinosaurs is an elaborate crest. These crests came in various shapes and forms for different dinosaur families. Cranial crests also served different purposes. Some were solely for courtship display, while others may …
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Naming dinosaurs is serious business. It’s a complicated process guided by serious rules and standards. In assigning dinosaur names, scientists often go for a descriptive term that fully describes the dinosaur’s appearance. Other times, dinosaurs are named based on where they were found or the circumstances of their discovery. In an attempt to follow these …
Scientists have discovered at least 900 unique genera of dinosaurs so far. In this article, we’ll list some of these dinosaurs whose names begin with the letter D. This list covers a variety of dinosaurs from different time periods and geographic locations. It also includes large sauropods like Diplodocus and Dreadnoughtus and carnivores like Deinonychus …
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When we talk about extinction, most people typically think about dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals that lived long ago. Yet, Earth’s fauna isn’t the only thing affected by extinction events. Throughout geologic history, several plants have evolved and disappeared completely—lost to extinction forever. Earth’s climate, soil, and even the composition of the air have gone …
An animal’s dentition is one of its most important physical attributes because it can tell you a lot about how it lived, what it ate, and other aspects of its lifestyle. Fortunately, the teeth are also one of the best-preserved bones in fossil animals. Many of the dinosaurs found so far are known from their …
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Prehistoric times were a time of giants. Almost every animal seemed to be bigger in the past than they were today. The Mesozoic Era (also known as the age of dinosaurs) saw some of the biggest animals walk the planet. Dinosaurs grew to astronomical sizes, towering high above all other animals in their ecosystem. Mammals …
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For most of the Mesozoic Era, China and other parts of Asia had an arid or semi-arid climate. Interestingly, the region’s ecosystem still managed to support a rich array of dinosaurs. In fact, China hosts some of the richest assemblage of dinosaurs in the world. The country also has a long and rich history of …
The dromaeosaurid dinosaurs are arguably one of the most fascinating groups of dinosaurs. They’re commonly referred to as “raptors,” which means “plunderer” or “robber.” The name refers to the modifications of their forelimb, which allows them to use it for “seizing” or “grasping prey.” But the most prominent physical attribute of the dromaeosaurids had to …
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The ocean is one part of our planet that has remained relatively unexplored due to the challenging nature of deep-sea exploration. It is home to several creepy and weird-looking creatures demonstrating a wide range of adaptations to survive in harsh undersea conditions. A vast majority of these deep-sea species are still unknown to us today. …
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