Dinosaurs And Mythical Creatures - Facts for Kids

The most complete Ankylosaurus fossil found is nearly whole, with a well-preserved skull, tail club, and much of its body!

Footprint fossils show us that Ankylosaurus walked with their legs directly under their body, like modern elephants!

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 how old a Stegosaurus was when it died by counting the growth rings in its bones, just like tree rings!

The front feet of a Triceratops had five toes, while the back feet had four!