Dinosaurs And Mythical Creatures - Facts for Kids

Pterosaur model with translucent wings flying beneath tall forest trees with sunlight filtering through.

Don't want random?

Search name of person, animal, place, thing, etc.

Share

Random Facts About Dinosaurs And Mythical Creatures For Kids

A relative of Ankylosaurus called Nodosaurus had spikes along its sides but no tail club!

The first Stegosaurus fossil was discovered near Morrison, Colorado, by Professor Arthur Lakes in 1877!

The tough, scratchy plants that Stegosaurus ate would wear down their teeth, which is why they needed new ones every few months!

Scientists have found fossilized plants in the same rock layers as Ankylosaurus bones, helping us understand exactly what their world looked like!

Physical Features

Allosaurus had a large skull that could reach up to 3 feet (0.9 meters) in length, about the size of a kitchen counter!