Irritator is a type of dinosaur known as a spinosaurid that roamed what is now Brazil during the Early Cretaceous Period, around 110 million years ago. Fossils of this dinosaur were found in the Romualdo Formation, which is famous for its well-preserved fossils. The first discovery of Irritator was made when a skull, which was …
Andesaurus
Andesaurus is a type of dinosaur that lived in South America around 99 to 97 million years ago during the Cretaceous Period. Its name means “Andes lizard,” reflecting where its fossils were found near the Andes mountains. The dinosaur was discovered in 1991 by two scientists, Jorge Orlando Calvo and José Fernando Bonaparte. The only …
Anchisaurus
**Anchisaurus: A Small Dinosaur from the Past** **When and Where It Lived** Anchisaurus was a dinosaur that lived during the Early Jurassic Period, around 200 to 195 million years ago. Fossils of this dinosaur were found in northeastern United States, specifically in a rocky area called the Upper Portland Formation. **Discovery and Naming** The bones …
Anchiornis
**Anchiornis: A Four-Winged Dinosaur** Anchiornis is a fascinating type of dinosaur that lived about 160 million years ago during the Late Jurassic period. It belongs to a group called paravian dinosaurs, which are some of the earliest relatives of modern birds. The name “Anchiornis” means “near bird,” and it has only one known species called …
Anchiceratops
It seems like there is no text for me to work with. But that’s okay! I can share some interesting facts about dinosaurs instead. Dinosaurs were amazing reptiles that lived millions of years ago. They once roamed the Earth long before humans appeared. There were many types of dinosaurs, some big and some small. The …
Anatotitan
**Edmontosaurus annectens: The Connected Lizard** Edmontosaurus annectens is a well-known dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, about 68 to 66 million years ago. This dinosaur roamed what we now call western North America. **Name and Discovery** The name Edmontosaurus means “connected lizard from Edmonton.” It was also known as Anatosaurus, meaning “duck lizard” …
Anatosaurus
**Edmontosaurus annectens** is an interesting dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous Period, specifically around 68 to 66 million years ago. **What is it?** – Edmontosaurus means “connected lizard from Edmonton.” – It belongs to a family of dinosaurs known as Hadrosauridae, which are often called “duck-billed dinosaurs” because of their unique snouts. **Where did …
Anasazisaurus
Anasazisaurus is a type of dinosaur that lived around 74 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous Period. Its name means “Anasazi lizard” and comes from a group of Native Americans known for living in large cliff dwellings. This dinosaur was found in New Mexico, specifically in an area known as the Farmington Member of …
Analong
Analong is a type of dinosaur known as a sauropod. This dinosaur lived during the Middle Jurassic period, about 170 to 168 million years ago. The name “Analong” means “Ana dragon.” It was found in a place called the Chuanjie Formation in Yunnan, China. The only species of this genus is called Analong chuanjieensis. The …
Anabisetia
**Anabisetia** Anabisetia is a genus of dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, about 95 to 92 million years ago. It was found in Patagonia, South America. This dinosaur belonged to a group called ornithopods, which were typically small, two-legged herbivores. Anabisetia was about 2 meters long, which is around 6 feet and 7 …
