DINOSAURS

10 Plated Facts About Kentrosaurus

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

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

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

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?

10 Toothy Facts About Iguanodon

Perhaps more than any other dinosaur, Iguanodon reveals how dramatically our perception of these amazing creatures has evolved—while reminding us how much we’ve yet to learn.

PREV NEXT