Welcome to the World of Dinosaurs!
Dinosaurs were a diverse group of reptiles that roamed the Earth more than 65 million years ago. These magnificent creatures lived during the Mesozoic era, which is divided into three periods: Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous.
Did You Know?
- The word "dinosaur" means "terrible lizard" and was coined in 1842 by Richard Owen.
- The largest dinosaur ever discovered is the Argentinosaurus, which could grow up to 100 feet long!
- Despite their size, some dinosaurs had brains as small as a walnut!
- Not all dinosaurs were giants; some, like the Compsognathus, were as small as a chicken.