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Allosaurus
A large theropod known for its three-fingered hands and large skull, Allosaurus roamed the floodplains and forests of North America.
Brachiosaurus
This herbivore had a long neck, a small head, and it likely fed on high vegetation in North America, standing upright like a giraffe.
Stegosaurus
Known for its distinctive row of kite-shaped plates along its back and spiked tail, Stegosaurus dwelled in the semi-arid environments of North America.
Diplodocus
Diplodocus featured a long neck and tail and roamed the open plains of North America in large herds.
Apatosaurus
This massive sauropod had a long neck and a whip-like tail, feeding on vegetation in the lush floodplains of North America.
Ceratosaurus
This predator was distinguished by its large jaws, sharp teeth, and a prominent horn on its nose, inhabiting the swamps and forests.
Compsognathus
A small and agile theropod, Compsognathus was likely an insectivore or scavenger found in the coastal areas of Europe.
Dryosaurus
This small, bipedal herbivore had a long neck and strong legs for running, inhabiting the open woodlands of North America and Africa.
Giraffatitan
Previously known as Brachiosaurus brancai, Giraffatitan was a massive sauropod with long forelimbs, found in the dry savanna of Africa.
Kentrosaurus
A smaller relative of Stegosaurus, Kentrosaurus featured a double row of spikes along its back and tail, dwelling in the arid environments of Africa.
Megalosaurus
One of the first dinosaurs described scientifically, Megalosaurus was a large carnivore that lived in the woodlands of Europe.
Ornitholestes
This small theropod was likely a swift predator or scavenger, with a distinctive crest on its head, living in the forests of North America.
Sauropelta
Sauropelta had a heavily armored body and a small head, and it browsed for vegetation in the early Cretaceous of North America.
Torvosaurus
A large predatory dinosaur with powerful jaws, Torvosaurus hunted in the late Jurassic of North America and Europe.
Camarasaurus
Camarasaurus was a common large sauropod with a box-like skull, feeding on plant material in the plains and woodlands of North America.
Hesperosaurus
This stegosaurid had large, bony plates and likely inhabited the woodland and sub-tropical regions of North America.
Euoplocephalus
Known for its armored body and clubbed tail, Euoplocephalus was a herbivore that roamed the interior plains of North America.
Amargasaurus
Amargasaurus stood out with two parallel rows of spines on its neck and back, residing in the woodlands of South America.
Elaphrosaurus
A lightweight and swift theropod, Elaphrosaurus likely preyed on small animals in the open plains of Africa.
Plateosaurus
This early sauropodomorph displayed a long neck and strong hind legs, living in the late Triassic to early Jurassic of Europe.
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