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Dinosaurs.

This month I have dinosaurs on my mind. But they have been captivating children and adults for centuries. So imagine being the first person to find a dinosaur bone. Would you be frightened or excited? How might your view of the world change?

It is incredible how much we have learned about dinosaurs since then. There is so much there to feed your imagination. I want to make it easy for you to find and share some of the most exciting dinosaur facts. So I’ve packed a printable PDF with information that will pique your child’s curiosity. You’ll surely find some new fun facts about dinosaurs that will entertain your little one! So buckle up and hold on tight – we’re about to take a journey back in time for a look at some prehistoric creatures that are sure to spark the imagination of kids everywhere.

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10 Dino Facts

Here are some of the most exciting dinosaur facts for children:

  1. The biggest dinosaur ever found was the Argentinosaurus, which measured up to 120 feet long and weighed 70 tons!
  2. The T-Rex had the strongest bite force of any land animal that ever lived – with a bite strength of 7,800 pounds per square inch!
  3. The velociraptor featured in the Jurassic Park movie was around the size of a turkey.
  4. Dinosaur eggs could be as big as a soccer ball or as small as a grapefruit!
  5. There were many different kinds of dinosaurs, including herbivores (plant eaters), carnivores (meat eaters), and omnivores (both plant and meat eaters).
  6. Most dinosaurs could not fly, but some had feathers that they used for warmth instead!
  7. Dinosaurs lived on Earth for more than 165 million years before becoming extinct 65 million years ago.
  8. The word dinosaur comes from the Greek language.
  9. The oldest dinosaur is the Eoraptor
  10. Those who study dinosaurs are called Paleontologists.

Have a dino-mite time learning about these fascinating creatures!

Share your newfound knowledge with friends and family – it’s a great way to start conversations about science. And make sure you keep exploring the world around you – the more questions you ask, the more answers you will find.

xx
Cory

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