Basic Information About Dinosaurs

We have heard a lot of stories about dinosaurs. Wecloud blocks the heat and light of the sun that was
know they existed many years before our time. Wesuppose to enter the earth. This made the earth's
have seen movies and read articles about dinosaurstemperature to plummet and it killed all the living
that state some interesting facts and fascinatingthings during those times.
ones about them. The stories of dinosaurs help usThere are many kinds of dinosaurs but the most
understand better the history of our planet. It haspopular is the T-rex. a complete list of all dinosaurs
given us ideas on how the world really exists.can be found in the archeology and paleontology
Based from the facts that we read, we have knownbooks.
that dinosaurs has unique characteristics from allDinosaurs are classified into two orders - the
other regular reptile. An example is the raptor. TheySaurischia and the Ornithischia. The Saurischia are the
are small but have high levels of intelligence thatgroup that walked in the surface of earth. They have
gives them an advantage when hunting preys. Theirhip joints which allow them to walk. T-rex belongs to
mode of communication uses sounds in order tothis group. The Ornithischia, on the other hand, has
communicate to other kinds of dinosaurs.bird bones that enable them to fly. Archaeopteryx is
Raptors are likened to eagles and falcons, but fiercer.an example of this group.
It had traits very similar to birds. Studies even showYou will find some reference books that discuss the
these raptors having feathers in their bodies as well.bone composition of a dinosaur. Since there are no
Raptors hunt in groups. This characteristic makesdinosaurs that exist these days, researchers and
raptor a social reptile. There are many other factsscientists relied on dinosaur fossils to explain these
available about dinosaurs. The ones stated above areanimals' behavior. Some museums hold important
just a few of those facts that are written.facts about dinosaur bones. They display huge
Another important fact about dinosaurs is that theyskeletons of dinosaurs.
have been extinct for over 65 million years ago.Dinosaur bones have a complex skeletal network.
Although there have been debates about theLarge dinosaurs have strong bones to be able to
extinction of dinosaurs, there are no final facts aboutsupport their massive weight and size.
their extinctions. All facts are still subject for furtherThere is also a lot of information that has been
studies.gathered about the dinosaur eggs. This information
There are numerous explanations accounting for theirfocuses on the appearance and the kind of dinosaur
extinction. One explanation revolves around asteroidsthat the egg came from. The texture of the egg can
and multiple collisions, plus environmental factors.determine the dinosaur's specie. The dinosaur egg
Another explanation offered is the massive volcanicvaries in size and shapes. The size depends on the
eruption of a volcano. This implies that volcanickind of specie.
eruptions were happening even in the age ofThere is much other information about dinosaurs that
dinosaurs. Upon eruption, the earth is covered withare very interesting to know. Try to read more
sulfur dioxide that blankets the earth's surface. Thisabout them and you will enjoy exploring the history.