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Random Facts About Dinosaurs And Mythical Creatures For Kids

Basic Information

Velociraptor belonged to a family of dinosaurs called “dromaeosaurids,” which means “running lizards” — they were some of the smartest dinosaurs that ever lived!

Oviraptor belonged to a family of dinosaurs called Oviraptoridae, which means “egg thief” — though we now know they weren’t actually egg thieves at all!

Habitat & Environment

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

Allosaurus shared its habitat with many famous dinosaurs including Stegosaurus, Diplodocus, and Apatosaurus!

Triceratops shared its habitat with many other dinosaurs, including its famous cousin Torosaurus, which had an even longer frill!