Dinosaurs Facts for Kids

Carcharodontosaurus had teeth shaped like shark teeth, which is how it got its name: 'shark-toothed lizard.'

The first dinosaur bone ever found in 1677 was thought to be from a human giant because no one knew dinosaurs existed yet.

When the asteroid hit 66 million years ago, it caused worldwide wildfires, tsunamis, and blocked out the Sun for months.

Styracosaurus had at least six long spikes coming out of its neck frill, making it look incredibly dramatic.

Dinosaur 'bones' in museums are actually rocks — over millions of years, minerals slowly replaced the original bone.

The raptors in Jurassic Park were actually based on Deinonychus, which was much bigger than real Velociraptors.

Crocodilians are one of the closest living relatives of dinosaurs, having shared a common ancestor over 230 million years ago.

Mosasaurus was a giant sea lizard up to 50 feet long that ruled the oceans while dinosaurs ruled the land.

Dinosaur footprints have been found on beaches and riverbeds all over the world, preserved in rock for millions of years.

Dozens of Protoceratops nests have been found in the Gobi Desert, giving scientists clues about dinosaur parenting.