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Dinosaurs – The Complete Guide, With Facts And Pictures

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Your complete guide to dinosaurs! Read on to become an expert on all aspects of dinosaurs and life in the Mesozoic Era!

On this page, you’ll find lists of dinosaurs by period, plus a huge amount of interesting dino facts, including: What is a dinosaur? When and where did dinosaurs live? How long did dinosaurs live on Earth? When and why did dinosaurs go extinct?

Get ready to explore the amazing world of dinosaurs…

Dinosaurs Page Index

Scroll down to get started, or click on any of the links below to go directly to the dinosaur facts you need…

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Safari Animals List: Pictures & Facts On Over 50 Interesting Species

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Safari animals include the iconic “Big Five” consisting of the lion, African elephant, leopard, rhinoceros and African buffalo, together with other African species such as antelopes, baboons, zebras, hyenas, crocodiles, ostriches and vultures.

On this page is a list of African safari animals, with pictures and interesting facts on each species. Whether you’re planning a safari trip yourself, or are simply interested in the incredible variety of life in Africa’s savannas, this page will help you find out more about some of the world’s most incredible animals.

Introduction

Embarking on a safari is like stepping into a living, breathing nature documentary. From the sprawling savannas of the Serengeti to the dense forests of the Congo, these trips offer an unparalleled glimpse into the lives of some of the world’s most famous animals.

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Oviraptor Facts & Pictures: Complete Guide To A Cretaceous Period Dinosaur

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Oviraptor was a small theropod dinosaur that lived in Asia during the Late Cretaceous period. Discovered in the Gobi Desert around a century ago, Oviraptor was given the name “egg thief”, as it was found alongside some fossilized eggs. The dinosaur is now believed to have been brooding the eggs, rather than stealing them.

As well as its probable nesting behavior, Oviraptor had other bird-like features such as a toothless beak and a covering of feathers.

Read on to find out more about this distinctive Cretaceous dinosaur…

Oviraptor Facts

  • Type of Dinosaur: Theropod
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Huayangosaurus Facts & Pictures: Discover An Early Relative Of Stegosaurus

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Huayangosaurus was a mid-sized stegosaurid dinosaur from the Middle Jurassic period. Discovered in the fossil beds of Sichuan Province, China, this herbivorous dinosaur roamed the Earth approximately 165 million years ago. With its distinctive bony plates and defensive tail and shoulder spikes, Huayangosaurus is one of the earliest known stegosaurids.

Huayangosaurus Facts

  • Type of Dinosaur: Stegosaurid
  • Diet: Herbivore
  • Continent(s) Found: Asia (specifically China)
  • Length: Approximately 4 meters (13 feet)
  • Weight: Estimated around 500 kilograms (1100 pounds)
  • Period: Middle Jurassic (about 165 million years ago)

What Did Huayangosaurus Look Like?

Huayangosaurus
Huayangosaurus was an early Stegosaurid dinosaur.

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Camposaurus Facts & Pictures: Predatory Dinosaur Of The Late Jurassic

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Camposaurus was an early theropod dinosaur that lived during the Late Triassic period in North America. Very little is known about this bipedal predator, which was discovered in Arizona, USA, as only limited fossil remains have been discovered.

Camposaurus Facts

  • Type of Dinosaur: Theropod (Neotheropod)
  • Diet: Carnivore
  • Continent(s) Found: North America
  • Length: around 2 meters (6.5 feet)
  • Weight: approximately 25-30 kg (55-66 pounds)
  • Period: Late Triassic

What Did Camposaurus Look Like?

Camposaurus Dinosaur in forest
Computer-generated image of Camposaurus.

Camposaurus’s appearance would have been typical of early theropods, with a lightweight, slender frame and bipedal (two-legged) …

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The World’s Most Beautiful Butterflies: Pictures & Facts

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Butterflies are celebrated throughout the world for their bright colors and intricate patterns. Together with moths, they make up the insect order Lepidoptera, and these beautiful flying insects are found on all continents except Antarctica.

On this page is a list of the world’s most beautiful butterflies with pictures and facts.

Page Index

The Most Beautiful Butterflies In The World

Blue Morpho

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Blue morpho butterfly of genus Morpho

Scientific Name: Morpho helenor

Family: Nymphalidae

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Major Rivers Of Africa: Famous African Rivers, Pictures & Facts

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Discover the major rivers of Africa. On this page is a guide to five famous African rivers, with pictures and interesting facts…

African Rivers

The major rivers of Africa include the Nile, Congo, Niger, Zambezi and Orange. These five famous African rivers are of vital importance to a continent in which many people live in poverty and many regions are dry.

Rivers in Africa bring life to otherwise infertile and barren regions, enabling people to grow crops, catch fish and transport natural resources. They also provide a valuable habitat to a vast range of animals.

African rivers have brought explorers and missionaries into the continent’s heartlands and to this day are a source of fascination for anyone interested in the continent’s history and geography.

Major Rivers of Africa: Index

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Texas Snakes: List With Pictures & Facts, Snakes In Texas

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List of Texas snakes, with pictures and facts. Guide to identifying snakes in Texas…

Introduction

Texas boasts a rich and diverse array of snake species, from the iconic rattlesnakes, typically found in deserts and grasslands, to the nonvenomous water snakes that inhabit the Lone Star State’s wetlands.

Snakes are fascinating animals that play an important part in the ecosystems of Texas, acting both as predators and prey. Although some snakes in Texas can be dangerous, most are harmless, and very few will attack unless they feel threatened.

If you encounter a snake, remain at a safe distance and do not attempt to touch or provoke the animal. Follow the tips further down the page when walking in areas known to be inhabited by snakes.

Texas Snakes Index

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