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/* /*]]>*/ Currently, there are 700 species of dinosaurs; however, paleontologists believe there could be many more species waiting to be discovered. How many species can you name based on these…Classification of the Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs (“terrible lizards”) belong to a large group of reptiles called Archosauria (“ruling reptiles”). They are classified into two distinct orders, which are distinguished by their pelvic…Largest Dinosaur:
Argentinosaurus hinculensis Argentinosaurus (c) Joe Tucciarone Meaning of Name:“Argentinian lizard”Period:Cretaceous Period (138 million to 65 million years ago)Size:35 - 45 meters…Smallest Dinosaur:
Compsognathus longipesMicroceratops , a runner-up in the smallest dinosaur category, was only the size of a rabbit. (c) Joe Tucciarone Meaning of Name: “delicate jaw” Period:Jurassic Period…Widest Dinosaur:
Ankylosaurus magniventrisAnkylosaurus(c) Joe Tucciarone Meaning of Name:“bent/crooked lizard”Period:Cretaceous Period (138 million to 65 million years ago)Size: 4 - 9 meters longLocation:…Earliest Dinosaur:
Eoraptor lunensisMeaning of Name: “dawn plunderer”Period:Triassic Period (240 to 205 million years ago)Size:1 meter longLocation:Argentina The earliest known dinosaur was Eoraptor lunensis,…Deinonychus
(Encyclopedia) DeinonychusDeinonychusdīˌnənīˈkəs [key] [Gr.,=terrible claw], swift bipedal carnivorous dinosaur of the early Cretaceous period, approximately 119–93 million years ago. Fossil…Roadside Attractions in America
Going on a road trip? The St. Louis Arch, Statue of Liberty and Golden Gate Bridge are great tourist sites. But if you prefer offbeat destinations, check out these roadside attractions…Rex Barney Biography
Rex BarneyAge: 72 public address announcer for the Baltimore Orioles for more than 20 years and a former Dodgers pitcher who tossed a no-hitter on Sept. 9, 1948; a member of the team's hall…Trending
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