Lots of kids love reading facts about dinosaurs, but adults often forget them later.
Meanwhile, lots of them are pretty curious, so if you used to love dinosaurs when you were a child, then it might be interesting for you to know them.
So, let's see whether these facts will change your perceptions of dinosaurs.
Not All Dinosaurs Were Huge
While some dinosaurs were enormous, like the Brachiosaurus and Tyrannosaurus Rex, many were actually quite small, like the size of chickens or dogs.
Dinosaurs Were Not All Green or Gray
Dinosaurs came in many different colors, just like animals today. Some had feathers, and scientists believe some dinosaurs had bright and vibrant colors.
Birds Are Dinosaurs
Birds, like sparrows and eagles, are considered modern-day dinosaurs. They share a common ancestor with some small, meat-eating dinosaurs.
Dinosaurs Lived for a Very Long Time
Dinosaurs roamed the Earth for around 180 million years, which is much longer than humans have been around.
Some Dinosaurs Could Swim
Not all dinosaurs lived on land. Some, like the Spinosaurus, were excellent swimmers and spent a lot of time in the water.
Dinosaurs Had Different Diets
Dinosaurs ate various foods. Some were herbivores (plant-eaters), while others were carnivores (meat-eaters). Some were even omnivores, eating both plants and meat.
Dinosaur Eggs Were Different
Dinosaur eggs came in different shapes and sizes. Some were round like a soccer ball, while others were shaped like elongated ovals.
Naming Dinosaurs Is a Big Job
There are so many dinosaur species that it's a big job to name them all. Paleontologists use scientific names, often based on Latin or Greek, to describe and identify them.
