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Early Triassic & Jurassic Dinosaurs

Early Triassic and Jurassic Dinosaurs

The Triassic and Early Jurassic periods were the time periods in which dinosaurs first appeared. Learn more about the Triassic and Early Jurassic dinosaurs, such as the Lufengosaurus, Massospondylus, and Scutellosaurus.

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About Dinosaurs Middle & Late Jurassic Dinosaurs Early Cretaceous Dinosaurs Late Cretaceous Dinosaurs More
What Was the Most Dangerous Dinosaur in Prehistory?

What Was the Most Dangerous Dinosaur in Prehistory?

What Was the Biggest Dinosaur? Here Are the 4 Best Estimates

What Was the Biggest Dinosaur? Here Are the 4 Best Estimates

Who Owns the Rights to a Dinosaur Skeleton?

Who Owns the Rights to a Dinosaur Skeleton?

Brontosaurus vs. Brachiosaurus: Comparing Long Necks

Brontosaurus vs. Brachiosaurus: Comparing Long Necks

Ceratosaurus: The Horned Lizard of the Jurassic Period

Ceratosaurus: The Horned Lizard of the Jurassic Period

Meet Archaeopteryx, a Feathered Dino With Wings and Teeth

Meet Archaeopteryx, a Feathered Dino With Wings and Teeth

Iguanodon Skeletons Are the Most Complete of Any Dinosaur

Iguanodon Skeletons Are the Most Complete of Any Dinosaur

Utahraptor: The Salty Saga of a Killer Dinosaur

Utahraptor: The Salty Saga of a Killer Dinosaur

Nigersaurus: The 'Mesozoic Cow' With More Than 500 Teeth

Nigersaurus: The 'Mesozoic Cow' With More Than 500 Teeth

Carcharodontosaurus Rivaled T. rex as a Shark-toothed Hunter

Carcharodontosaurus Rivaled T. rex as a Shark-toothed Hunter

Kaprosuchus Was a Giant, Dinosaur-eating 'Boar Croc'

Kaprosuchus Was a Giant, Dinosaur-eating 'Boar Croc'

Quetzalcoatlus: The Largest Flying Creature in Earth's History

Quetzalcoatlus: The Largest Flying Creature in Earth's History

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Barapasaurus
Barapasaurus

Barapasaurus is named for a word meaning "big leg" in a local dialect in central India. This large dinosaur was a herbivore with large flat teeth that are ideal for cutting or crushing vegetation. What did this dinosaur look like?

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

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