DINOSAURS
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.
10 Feathered Facts About Microraptor
This pint-sized predator hails from prehistoric China.
10 Primitive Facts About Herrerasaurus
10 Motherly Facts About Maiasaura
Maiasaura ’s name literally means “good mother lizard.” But was it really all that parental? Read on to find out.
10 Sturdy Facts About Sauropelta
Humongous New Dinosaur Discovered in Patagonia
Ladies and gentlemen, meet Dreadnoughtus schrani, a newfound giant which—thanks to an amazing skeleton—can help us better understand some of the biggest dinosaurs that ever lived.
Dinosaurs Needed Babysitters, Too
A 120 million-year-old fossil has revealed a new, rather endearing discovery about dinosaurs: They may have had babysitters to watch over their youngsters.
10 Speedy Facts About Gallimimus
10 Bone-Headed Facts About Pachycephalosaurus
Pachycephalosaurus’ domed, heavily-built head looks like it was capable inflicting some serious damage. Unfortunately, trying to decipher how this animal used that noggin has given many poor scientists headaches of their own.
10 Fanged Facts About Heterodontosaurus
10 Predatory Facts About Albertosaurus
This week, we’re shining our spotlight on the imposing Albertosaurus, one of T. rex’s best-known cousins.
10 Thundering Facts About Apatosaurus
Apatosaurus suffers from an identity crisis of epic proportions. Even today, many people only know this amazing animal as the Brontosaurus, a name that was discarded 111 years ago. Really, it’s a shame. The real Apatosaurus deserves way more respect for w
10 Horned Facts About Carnotaurus
Cheer up, Argentina! You may have lost the World Cup, but today, we’re honoring one of your coolest-looking dinosaurs. How’s that for a consolation prize?