Dinosaurs
The Giant Rulers of Ancient Earth
Close your eyes and imagine Earth long, long ago — before cars, cities, or even humans. Instead, huge creatures stomp across green forests, splash in muddy rivers, and roar under stormy skies. These incredible animals were dinosaurs, and they ruled our planet for over 160 million years!
Meet the Dino Family
Dinosaurs were not all the same. They came in many shapes, sizes, and colors.
Plant-eaters (Herbivores)
Some dinosaurs loved munching on plants. They had flat teeth for chewing leaves and strong legs to carry their heavy bodies.
Brachiosaurus used its long neck to reach tall tree tops.
Stegosaurus had bony plates on its back for protection.
Triceratops had three sharp horns to fight enemies.
These gentle giants spent most of their day eating — after all, being huge requires lots of food!
Meat-eaters (Carnivores)
Other dinosaurs were hunters. They had sharp claws, powerful jaws, and excellent eyesight.
Tyrannosaurus rex was one of the fiercest predators.
Velociraptor was small but very fast and clever.
They chased prey and worked in groups to catch food.
A World Very Different from Today
During the dinosaur age, Earth looked different. There were no humans, no houses, and no roads. The climate was warmer, and thick forests covered much of the land. Volcanoes erupted often, and strange plants like giant ferns and conifers grew everywhere.
Dinosaurs laid eggs in nests, just like birds. Some parents even protected their eggs and babies. Fossils show that certain dinosaurs lived in herds and cared for their young.
But one big mystery remains — why did dinosaurs disappear? Most scientists think a giant asteroid hit Earth about 66 million years ago, causing huge changes in climate. This made it impossible for dinosaurs to survive.
We know about dinosaurs through fossils — bones, teeth, and footprints trapped in rocks for millions of years. Scientists called paleontologists carefully dig them out and study them like detectives solving an ancient mystery!
Here’s an amazing fact: birds are living dinosaurs! Over time, some small feathered dinosaurs evolved into the birds we see today.
So next time you see a sparrow or pigeon, remember — you’re looking at a tiny modern dinosaur!