Dinosaurs - National Geographic Kids
Explore the incredible world of dinosaurs through fascinating facts, amazing art, and the latest science.
Tyrannosaurus rex - National Geographic Kids
Discover why this ancient predator is known as the king of the dinosaurs. By Elizabeth Hilfrank A 40-foot-long predator stomps through a forested valley in what’s now western North America, following its nose: The animal sniffs a tasty Triceratops nearby.
Allosaurus - National Geographic Kids
Part of the theropod family—a group of dinosaurs that ran on two feet—this dino could grow up to 40 feet from head to tail, about the size of Tyrannosaurus rex (though most Allosaurus fossils are about 28 feet long).
Anchiornis Huxleyi - National Geographic Kids
This animal is a bug-eating dinosaur called Anchiornis huxleyi, and it's the oldest soaring dinosaur that paleontologists have found so far. Feathered friend. Scientists first described Anchiornis huxleyi in 2009 after finding a 150- to 160-million-year …
Spinosaurus - National Geographic Kids
It’s a dinosaur called Spinosaurus, and it’s the only known dino that’s thought to have dwelled in water. Making waves Named for its seven-foot-long spines, Spinosaurus lived about a hundred million years ago during the Cretaceous period.
Stegosaurus - National Geographic Kids
Read about the dinosaurs uncovered in this story from Nat Geo Kids. Amazing dino discoveries Paleontologists are constantly learning new things about these ancient animals—in fact, scientists find more than 45 new dinosaur species each year!
Amazing dino discoveries - National Geographic Kids
Paleontologists are constantly learning new things about these ancient animals—in fact, scientists find more than 45 new dinosaur species each year! Check back here for all the latest dinosaur news.
Brachiosaurus - National Geographic Kids
A dinosaur the size of a four-story building slowly approaches a coniferous tree in what’s now North America. Stretching up its long neck, the creature rips off pine needles and leaves that few other dinos can reach. This huge plant-eater is Brachiosaurus, and it’s one of the biggest animals that’s ever walked the planet. Huge herbivore
Triceratops - National Geographic Kids
Two elephant-size dinosaurs face each other, showing off their long horns and bony neck frills. They’re both strong, fully grown Triceratops, and neither backs down. Suddenly, the two lurch forward and lock horns, pushing against each other like deer clashing antlers.
Pachycephalosaurus - National Geographic Kids
Pachycelphalosaurus’s skull was about 20 times thicker than most other dinosaur noggins, so its name makes sense—it means “thick-headed lizard.” This nine-foot-long dino also had short, spiky horns surrounding the dome and extending down to its nose.