Hayley lewis
Dinosaur labeling either carnivore or herbivore
Dinosaurs Dinosaurs were a diverse group of reptiles that lived millions of years ago, dominating the Earth for about 170 million years. They came in various sizes, from as small as a chicken to as large as a bus. Some dinosaurs were carnivores, some were herbivores, and some were omnivores. Many dinosaurs had feathers, and some were even related to modern-day birds.
Here are some more fun facts about dinosaurs:
Dinosaur means "terrible lizard": The name "dinosaur" was given by Sir Richard Owen, and it comes from the Greek words "deinos" (terrible) and "sauros" (lizard, according to EuroKids.
They lived in the Mesozoic Era: This era is also known as the "Age of Reptiles".
Fossils have been found on all continents: This shows that dinosaurs lived all over the world, according to the American Museum of Natural History.
Birds are dinosaurs: Modern birds share a common ancestor with non-avian dinosaurs.
Some dinosaurs had feathers: Feathers may have been for insulation, camouflage, or display.
They laid eggs: Dinosaur eggs came in various sizes.
Some dinosaurs were huge: Argentinosaurus was one of the largest, potentially reaching 130 feet long.
Some were tiny: Microraptor was a small dinosaur, about the size of a chicken.
Scientists study dinosaur fossils: They use fossils to learn about dinosaur behavior, diet, and appearance.
Paleontologists are scientists who study dinosaurs: They use fossils to learn about dinosaur behavior, diet, and appearance.
