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8 Dinosaurs that Lived in New Mexico (And Where to See Fossils Today)
New Mexico is a mother lode when it comes to fossils. According to research, the state’s fossil record is incredibly…
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6 Dinosaurs that Lived in South Dakota (And Where to See Fossils Today)
South Dakota’s fossil record starts in the Paleozoic period when, unfortunately, the state’s area was submerged underwater. This means that…
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3 Dinosaurs that Lived in Virginia (And Where to See Fossils Today)
Virginia’s geologic column dates from the Cambrian to the Quaternary periods. This information is important as experts can identify and…
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2 Dinosaurs that Lived in Oregon (And Where to See Fossils Today)
Oregon’s geologic record dates as far back as 400 million years, specifically during the Devonian period. At the time, the…
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Discover Wyoming’s Dinosaur Legacy: 10 Prehistoric Giants and Where to See Their Fossils
Wyoming is a fossil hunter’s paradise! In fact, did you know that the setting for Disney’s 2015 film The Good…
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6 Dinosaurs That Lived in Oklahoma (And Where to See Fossils Today)
Oklahoma has one of the most complete geologic records from the past, and a long and interesting history when it…
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Puertasaurus
“The ribcage of a Puertosaurus was as large as a school classroom!” Puertasaurus Facts A discovery of the Puertosaurus in…
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Meet The Gigantic Bird As Tall As A Man
There have been species of giant birds all throughout history. Even today we have species like the ostrich which can…
Meet the Man-Sized Penguins That Once Roamed the Earth
When we think of penguins, what comes to mind are small, flightless birds that generally only live in cold areas.…
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Meet The Sheep Sized Egg Laying Mammal Found In Australia
Prehistoric creatures are relatives of the animals we see today. Although some ancient animals like horseshoe crabs are still alive,…
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The ‘Gorgon-Eyed River Horse’ Was 7 Feet Tall with Giant Teeth, Weighing 9,000 Pounds
Hippopotamuses are extremely large and currently hold the title of third largest land animal on Earth. The oldest fossils date…
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Dinosaurs That Lived in Indiana (And Where to See Fossils Today)
Indiana was once the home to many interesting creatures, and it is currently undergoing a revitalization process to bring back…
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Dinosaurs That Lived in Maine (and Where to See Fossils Today)
Maine is renowned for its rocky coastlines, rich forests, and abundant fisheries. However, the state is not known for an…
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8 Dinosaurs That Lived In Colorado (And Where To See Fossils Today)
Millions of years ago, Colorado was a hotbed of dinosaur activity. The state has abundant evidence of various species of…
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3 Dinosaurs that Lived in Delaware (And Where to See Fossils Today)
Delaware is known as “The First State” in the U.S., but it’s also the second-smallest state. Due to the lack…
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5 Dinosaurs That Lived in Montana (And Where To See Fossils Today)
The state of Montana is known for its beauty, abundance of natural mineral resources, and abundance of dinosaur fossil sites.…
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7 Dinosaurs That Lived in Alaska (And Where to See Fossils Today)
Alaska is a very large state with a rich history in terms of human settlements and prehistoric creatures. This state…
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5 Dinosaurs That Lived in Mississippi (And Where To See Fossils Today)
Mississippi is an intriguing area in terms of dinosaur fossils. After all, the vast majority of Mississippi was underwater during…
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At 115ft Long and Over 70 Tons This Lizard Towers Over Buildings
What’s the biggest dinosaur to have roamed the planet? Debates surrounding this topic are never-ending, but if there’s one type…
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Dinosaurs That Lived In and Around New York (And Where To See Fossils Today)
Fossils are more than just the fascinating bones of ancient animals. They’re important markers that tell the story of life…
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5 Dinosaurs that Lived in Alabama (And Where to See Fossils Today)
Sometimes, it’s easy to forget that parts of the United States once had large dinosaurs roaming the lands. Alabama was…
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Dinosaurs That Lived in New Hampshire (and Where to See Fossils Today)
Learning about dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures is fascinating. The thought that the place you currently live was once home…
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Ancient Animals That Lived in Vermont (And Where To See Fossils Today)
Located in the northeast New England region of the United States, Vermont is also nicknamed “Green Mountain State.” Indigenous people…
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3 Dinosaurs That Lived in South Carolina (And Where To See Fossils Today)
Several million years ago, dinosaurs walked the earth. Many of them lived in parts of what is now the United…
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Journey Through Time: Utah’s Most Remarkable Dinosaur Discoveries
Utah is home to both well-known dinosaurs and some of the rarest and most remarkable finds in paleontological history. With…
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Theropod
Interesting Fact “Some theropods had feathers and may have been ancestors of modern birds.” Theropod Facts Theropods were a successful…
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5 Dinosaurs That Lived in New Jersey (And Where to See Fossils Today)
New Jersey looks nothing like it did millions of years ago when dinosaurs roamed. Instead of tall buildings and structures,…
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Xenoposeidon
“They may have acted as ‘gardeners’ to clear vegetation and disperse seeds through their feces.” Xenoposeidon Facts Xenoposeidon is a…
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Xiongguanlong
“Related to the T-Rex, but smaller, faster, and more agile.” Xiongguanlong Facts Xiongguanlong Scientific name This dinosaur’s scientific name is…
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Dromornis stirtoni
“This massive flightless bird weighed as much as a full-grown horse.” Dromornis stirtoni Facts Dromornis stirtoni Scientific name The scientific…
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4 Gigantic Sea Monsters Bigger Than Great White Sharks
Currently, the largest predatory fish on earth are great white sharks. The great white shark is a massive shark that…
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Palaeophis
Quick Facts Palaeophis Scientific name The scientific name for Palaeophis is Palaeophis typhaeus. The genus name Palaeophis is derived from…
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Meet the Ground Sloth That Stood as Tall as a House and Weighed 4 Tons
Sloths are small mammals famous for their low energy, extensive sleeping habit, long claws, and slow movement, moving only as…
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4 Dinosaurs That Lived in Massachusetts (And Where to See Fossils Today)
Although it may be hard to imagine, Massachusetts was once the home to dinosaurs. This state was not home to…
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The Largest Beaver Ever Weighed More Than a Black Bear and Had 6-Inch Teeth
Beavers can often look like smaller versions of bears. These little rodents are some of the most intelligent mammals in…
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Meet the Giant Short-Faced Hyena That Was as Large as Today’s Lions
Unknown to many people, hyenas are some of the smartest and most sociable animals to exist in the wild. Because…
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These Gigantic Ancient Hyenas Weighed Over 600lbs And Hunted Rhinos
Hyenas are one of those animals you see once, and they leave a long-lasting impression on you. Contrary to popular…
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Discover the 12ft Armadillo That Weighed 2.5 Tons And Had a Spiked Club Tail
Over the years, even before humans came to exist and dominate the world, millions of animal species lived. Although many…
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The Largest Rodent Ever Weighed More Than Three Horses
Contrary to what most people think, rats and mice are not the only kinds of rodents to exist, although they…
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Meet the 3,000-Pound Hippo With Fangs That Once Roamed Earth
As one of the largest living semi-aquatic mammals, hippopotamuses are fascinating creatures. Their name is derived from Greek, meaning “river…
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Meet the Huge Ancient Turtles That Used To Roam Earth
The extinction process that wiped many animals off the earth affected some other animals differently. Although many species went extinct,…
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Shantungosaurus
The Shantungosaurus was a genus of hadrosaurid dinosaurs that lived during the Late Cretaceous Period, approximately 83 to 74 million…
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Crocodylomorph
“Crocodylomorphs include extinct ancient species as well as 26 living species today.” Crocodylomorph Facts Crocodylomorphs such as crocodiles and alligators…
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Ceratopsian
“These dinosaurs could be as small as a dog or bigger than a car.” Ceratopsian Facts The herbivorous dinosaurs had…
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Meet the Flying Dinosaur With a Club-Shaped Beak and Razor Sharp Teeth
You’ve seen it in pictures, movies, and illustrations — pictures of giant beasts flying alongside towering dinosaurs in their prehistoric…
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Meet the 1,400 Pound Herbivore That Looked Like a Bear and a Woodchuck
Picture a woodchuck (you may know it as the groundhog). Now imagine it several hundred times bigger than its current…
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Xenacanthus
The Xenacanthus was a small freshwater shark that went extinct around 200 million years ago. They are a prehistoric genus…
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Arambourgiania
The Arambourgiania was a huge stork-like reptile. It had a wingspan of 25 to 30 feet and was three times…
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Polacanthus
Polacanthus was a very unique dinosaur that once roamed the Earth. This four-legged armored dinosaur lived during the Early Cretaceous…
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What Actually Caused The Megalodon’s Extinction? Great White Sharks, Maybe.
The Megalodon is the largest shark that ever lived and belongs to the same family as today’s great white sharks,…