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Random Facts About Dinosaurs And Mythical Creatures For Kids

Some scientists think Triceratops might have had bristles or quill-like structures on its body, based on impressions found in fossils!

The Morrison Formation, where many Allosaurus fossils are found, was once a vast plain with rivers, lakes, and seasonal dry periods!

Some scientists believe that Stegosaurus’s back plates may have changed color when the dinosaur was excited or scared, similar to how some lizards change color today!

Although Pterodactylus wasn’t the biggest pterosaur, it was one of the first to be scientifically described and helped us understand that flying reptiles once ruled the skies!

Physical Features

T. rex had the strongest bite force of any land animal ever, with a bite force of about between 35,000 to 57,000 newtons (7,800 to 12,800 pounds-force) — strong enough to crush a car!