DINOSAURS

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

4 Real Life Dinos Used to Make Jurassic World's Hybrid

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.

10 Monstrous Facts About Megalosaurus

10 Plated Facts About Kentrosaurus

Perhaps the least-cuddly dinosaur of all time, Kentrosaurus boasted some horrific weaponry—and a rather perplexing sex life.

The 10 Coolest Dinosaur Discoveries of 2014

It’s been a great year for dinosaur buffs, and not just because the latest Jurassic Park movie unleashed an exhilarating new trailer. As January draws near, we’re taking a look back and counting down 2014’s ten awesomest dinosaur stories.

10 Bristled Facts About Psittacosaurus

10 Brainy Facts About Troodon

Today’s dinosaur is often saluted as one of the most intelligent to have ever lived. But just how smart was it? And can we possibly know for sure? These questions and others will be tackled as we explore the intriguing world of Troodon.

10 Fun Facts About Nigersaurus

Two New North American Dinosaur Species Discovered

A Handy Guide to the Creatures in the Jurassic World Trailer

Hold on to your butts! After a 13-year hiatus, the Jurassic Park series will finally come roaring back into theaters June 2015. The new flick’s first official trailer debuted today; here’s a brief introduction to the prehistoric critters it promises.

10 Crested Facts About Dilophosaurus

Let's take a closer look at Dilophosaurus, an off-kilter dino that 'Jurassic Park' turned into a Mesozoic celebrity.

10 Big-Nosed Facts About Muttaburrasaurus

Get a whiff of Muttaburrasaurus, everybody—this dino’s awesomeness “nose” no limits!

10 Egg-Cellent Facts About Oviraptor

Crested, cryptic, and named after a misunderstanding, Oviraptor’s sure to delight trivia buffs of all ages.

10 Gigantic Facts About Giganotosaurus

Few scientific subjects can excite people quite like the discovery of some huge, flesh-eating dinosaur. Giganotosaurus fit that bill perfectly and made one humongous splash back when its existence was announced in 1995.

10 Pointed Facts About Styracosaurus

10 Pebbly Facts About Scelidosaurus

Scelidosaurus’ appeal is two-fold. Back in the 19th century, its discovery helped us understand just how strange dinosaurs really were. And, to boot, the primitive critter offers some much-needed perspective on an underexplored chapter in dinosaurian evol

11 Towering Facts About Brachiosaurus

Today, we’re stepping back and taking a good look at what must have been one of the most awe-inspiring dinosaurs of all time: the magnificent Brachiosaurus.

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