Dinosaur (disambiguation) facts for kids

Dinosaurs are a very diverse group of animals. They belong to a special group called Dinosauria.

The word dinosaur can also refer to other things, like places, books, songs, or movies.

What are Dinosaurs?

Dinosaurs were amazing creatures that lived on Earth for a very long time. They first appeared about 245 million years ago. They lived through the Mesozoic Era, which is often called the "Age of Dinosaurs." This era includes three periods: the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous.

Dinosaurs came in many shapes and sizes. Some were as small as chickens, while others were the largest animals to ever walk on land. They were a dominant group of animals for over 180 million years.

Different Meanings of "Dinosaur"

The word "dinosaur" is also used for many other things. Here are some examples:

Places Named Dinosaur

• Dinosaur, Colorado: This is a small town in the United States.
• Dinosaur Cove: This place in Australia is famous for finding many dinosaur fossils.
• Dinosaur National Monument: This is a special park in Colorado and Utah, USA. You can see many dinosaur fossils there.
• Dinosauria (museum): This is a museum in France dedicated to dinosaurs.

Books About Dinosaurs

Many books have been written about dinosaurs, both fiction and non-fiction.

• Dinosaurs (2007): A book by Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
• National Geographic Dinosaurs (2001): A book about dinosaurs from National Geographic.
• The Dinosauria: A detailed non-fiction book about dinosaurs.

Songs and Albums Called Dinosaur

The word "dinosaur" also appears in music.

• "Dinosaur" (Kesha song): A popular song from 2010.
• "Dinosaur" (Kisschasy song): Another song from 2010.
• Dinosaur (1985): An album by the band Dinosaur Jr.
• Dinosaur (2017): An album by the band B'z.

Movies and TV Shows About Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs are very popular in films and television.

• Dinosaur (2000 film): A famous animated movie by Disney.
• Dinosaurs (1991–1994): A popular American TV show about a family of dinosaurs.
• Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia (2007): A film about giant dinosaurs.
• The Dinosaurs! (1992): A TV mini-series about dinosaurs.

Other Uses of "Dinosaur"

• Dinosaur (Disney's Animal Kingdom): This is an exciting ride at Walt Disney World in Florida.
• Dinosaur Comics: A fun webcomic by Ryan North.

See also

• Dino (disambiguation)
• Saur (disambiguation)