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Random Facts About Dinosaurs And Mythical Creatures For Kids

An adult Pterodactylus was about the size of a modern crow, making it one of the smaller pterosaurs!

Stegosaurus had a unique tail with four long spikes known as the “thagomizer,” each measuring up to 3 feet (90 centimeters) in length!

Habitat & Environment

During the time of Allosaurus, North America was much warmer and more tropical than it is today!

Fossil evidence shows that Pterodactylus grew steadily in its early life, taking a few years to reach its full size, much slower than how quickly some reptiles grow today!

The smallest Triceratops fossil ever found belonged to a baby, about 3 feet (1 meter) long!