Titanomachya is an extinct type of dinosaur known as a titanosaur. It lived during the Late Cretaceous period, around the time when dinosaurs were becoming less common. This dinosaur was found in Argentina, specifically in a place called the La Colonia Formation. Scientists believe Titanomachya was relatively small for a titanosaur, measuring about 20 feet …
Taurovenator
**Taurovenator: The “Bull Hunter” Dinosaur** Taurovenator is an extinct type of dinosaur that lived in Argentina during the Late Cretaceous period, about 95 to 94 million years ago. Its name comes from Latin, where “taurus” means “bull” and “venator” means “hunter.” ### Discovery In 2005, a fossil of Taurovenator was discovered by the Argentine paleontologist …
Termatosaurus
Termatosaurus is an ancient type of reptile that lived during the Late Triassic period, about 203 to 201 million years ago. It falls under the group called archosaurs, which includes crocodiles and birds. The name “Termatosaurus” means “End Lizard,” referring to its appearance at the end of the Triassic period. Fossils of Termatosaurus have been …
Thescelosaurus
Thescelosaurus is a type of dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, about 69 to 66 million years ago, in what is now western North America, including parts of the United States and Canada. This dinosaur was identified and named by a scientist named Charles W. Gilmore in 1913. The name “Thescelosaurus” comes from …
Titanosaurus
**Atlantosaurus: A Giant Dinosaur from the Past** Atlantosaurus is a name that means “Atlas lizard”. This dinosaur lived during the Late Jurassic period, around 150 million years ago. This dinosaur is a type of sauropod, which means it was a long-necked dinosaur. The most well-known species of Atlantosaurus is called Atlantosaurus montanus. It was discovered …
Taveirosaurus
Taveirosaurus is a type of dinosaur from a group that is thought to be related to mammals. It lived during the Late Cretaceous period, which was about 70 million years ago. This dinosaur was discovered in the Argilas de Aveiro Formation in Portugal, and also in Laño, Spain. The name “Taveirosaurus” means “Taveiro lizard.” It …
Terminocavus
Terminocavus is a genus of ceratopsid dinosaur that lived during the late Cretaceous period, around 75 to 74 million years ago. It was discovered in North America, specifically in New Mexico, and was first described in a study published in 2020. The main species of this genus is called Terminocavus sealeyi. The fossil remains of …
Thespesius
Thespesius is an interesting dinosaur, but it’s considered dubious, meaning there is uncertainty about its classification. It lived during the Late Cretaceous period, around 66 million years ago. The name Thespesius means “wondrous one.” It was first described by a paleontologist named Joseph Leidy in 1856, based on a few bones that were sent to …
Tlatolophus
**Tlatolophus: A Unique Dinosaur** Tlatolophus is a type of dinosaur known as a hadrosaurid, which lived during the Late Cretaceous period, around 73 to 72.5 million years ago. This dinosaur was discovered in Mexico, specifically in the Cerro del Pueblo Formation. **Discovery** The first Tlatolophus fossil was found in 2005. It was a part of …
Spondylosoma
Spondylosoma is a type of ancient reptile that lived during the Middle Triassic period in what is now Brazil. The name Spondylosoma means “vertebra body.” This creature is classified as part of the Archosaur group, which also includes dinosaurs and crocodiles. Spondylosoma is believed to belong to a smaller group within Archosauria called Aphanosauria. History …