Where they lived: Dinosaur fossils have been found on every continent, including Antarctica. What they ate: Some ate plants, while others ate animals, including other dinosaurs. How big they were: The ...

Anyone who has watched a rooster stalking around a farmyard might agree that there is something very dinosaur-like about birds. That may come as no surprise, given that birds are dinosaurs. But in ...

Yes and no: It depends on how you classify animals. There are two main classification systems – the Linnaean system which groups organisms by characteristics and the phylogenetics system, which ...

Three U.S. zoos, in New York, Chicago and San Diego, will soon have live reptiles that were already old-fashioned when the dinosaurs were still young. Tuataras (Sphenodon punctatus), which look like ...

Millions of years ago, dinosaurs ruled the Earth with incredible adaptations that helped them survive. When they disappeared, many of their special features didn't vanish completely. Modern reptiles ...

If dinosaurs were reptiles, then why aren't birds cold blooded? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. 'Rare' ancestor reveals how huge ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Dinosaur Mysteries digs into the secretive side of the “terrible ...

Dr. Scott explains all about the prehistoric marine species Mosasaurus. Dr. Scott explains all about the prehistoric marine species Mosasaurus. Dinosaur Train is available to stream on pbs.org and the ...

A reanalysis by UC Davis paleontologists challenges the conclusions of a study published last year that assessed metabolic rates of dinosaurs based on traces of biomolecules from fossils. Monitor ...

Nowadays, dinosaurs are widely portrayed as animated, fictional characters in books and movies! In reality, these reptiles appeared on Earth between 230–245 million years ago, depending on which ...