dinosaurs

10 Fun Facts About Deinonychus

The Velociraptor has become a dino celebrity, but its fearsome North American cousin deserves some respect.

T. Rex Autopsy Gives Us An Anatomy Lesson On the Toothy Terror

National Geographic offers a snout-to-tail dissection of the most famous predator to ever walk the Earth.

10 Wonderful Facts About Miragaia

10 Awesome Facts About Anchisaurus

It’s easy to see how people could have confused this elephant skull for the remains of a giant Greek monster.

8 Types of Imaginary Creatures 'Discovered' In Fossils

These eight fossils have been displayed as “evidence” of imaginary beasts like unicorns, dragons, and sea monsters.

10 Funky Facts About Shuvuuia

10 Hip Facts About Hypsilophodon

10 Hardy Facts About Euoplocephalus

10 Facts About Camarasaurus

10 Resilient Facts About Pachyrhinosaurus

“Courting” Dinosaurs Found in Mongolia?

10 Fun Facts About Corythosaurus

10 Elegant Facts About Compsognathus

10 Domed Facts About Stegoceras

10 Hooked Facts About Baryonyx

10 Fearsome Facts About Utahraptor

During the Jurassic Park-crazed early ‘90s, Utahraptor became a media darling. Now, more than 20 years later, some great new finds just might push this predator back into the limelight.

10 Sail-Backed Facts About Ouranosaurus

If you could somehow take an African safari 125 million years ago, seeing Niger’s gorgeous Ouranosaurus in the flesh would be a real Kodak moment.

10 Thick-Skinned Facts About Saltasaurus

10 Bumpy Facts About Ceratosaurus

Like a ’56 T-Bird parked in a lot full of hybrids, Ceratosaurus shared its range with several less-archaic carnivores. This primitive predator really stands out in films and in museums, which helps explain the odd dino’s enduring popularity.

10 Hearty Facts About Thescelosaurus

10 Handy Facts About Deinocheirus

Five years ago, there wasn’t much one could say about Deinocheirus—but thanks to some amazing new discoveries, we can finally start connecting the dots and exposing the secrets of this enigmatic creature.

10 Long-Necked Facts About Mamenchisaurus

10 Mousey Facts About Mussaurus

Scientists know little about what growing up in the age of dinosaurs was like, but Mussaurus can help us better explore this intriguing subject.