Dinosaurs And Mythical Creatures - Facts for Kids

Velociraptors had about 52 to 56 sharp teeth in their mouth, each one curved like a tiny banana to help hold onto prey!

Ankylosaurus had small, leaf-shaped teeth perfect for crushing tough plants, and they were replaced regularly throughout its life!

Scientists gave Stegosaurus its name in 1877, and it means “roof lizard” or “covered lizard” because they initially thought its plates lay flat like roof tiles!

Scientists can tell from fossil evidence that Pterodactylus had excellent eyesight and balance, which helped it fly and hunt effectively!

Protoceratops belonged to a family of dinosaurs called Protoceratopsidae, which were early members of the horned dinosaur group!