Fast Facts
- Some dinosaurs, like the Microraptor, had feathers and could glide through the air!
- The Stegosaurus had a brain the size of a walnut—tiny for such a big body!
- Velociraptors were only about the size of a turkey.
- Dinosaurs lived on every continent —even Antarctica!
Dinosaurs were amazing creatures that lived millions of years ago, long before people. They came in all shapes and sizes—some were as small as chickens, while others, like the Argentinosaurus, were longer than three school buses! Some walked on two legs, others on four, and some even had wings. One of the most famous dinosaurs is Tyrannosaurus rex, known for its big teeth and strong jaws. But not all dinosaurs were scary—Triceratops had three cool horns and only ate plants. Did you know that not all dinosaurs went extinct? Scientists believe that birds are modern-day dinosaurs! Also, many dinosaurs had feathers, not just scales. Dinosaurs lived during a time called the Mesozoic Era, which lasted about 180 million years. No one knows exactly why they disappeared, but most scientists think a huge asteroid hit Earth and changed the climate.
Dinosaurs may be gone, but they still amaze us today!
Sources and additional information:
https://www.amnh.org/dinosaurs/dinosaur-facts