Can You Identify the Dinosaur from an Image?

By: Lauren Lubas
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Can You Identify the Dinosaur from an Image?
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About This Quiz

'90s kids know that dinosaurs are pretty much the coolest things ever, and after we saw them reanimated in "Jurassic Park" (1993), we all wanted to learn a little bit more about the beasts that once roamed the Earth. However, as with all sciences, as the great minds of our world learn more and more about dinosaurs, they change classifications (and sometimes even names). 

As of right now, scientists have discovered the remains and fossils of over 700 different species of these prehistoric animals, and they estimate that even more species are yet to be discovered. While the smallest dinosaur known was about the size of a chicken, the largest dinosaur discovered thus far weighed over 100 tons and was over 130 feet long. From the T-Rex to the Velociraptor to the Brontosaurus, dinosaurs had as much range as dogs do today, and there's one that appeals to everyone.

Dinosaur fossils have been found all over the world, and while there are many theories on what led to the extinction of the dinosaurs, one thing is for certain: people love seeing their bones. If you think you know a thing or two about dinosaurs, try taking this quiz to see if you can identify 40 of the 700 species from just a single image.

Tyrannosaurus
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Can you name this dino with long teeth and short arms?
Tyrannosaurus
Spinosaurus
Brachiosaurus
Diplodocus
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Wrong Answer

Also known as the Tyrannosaurus Rex and the T-Rex, this beast is estimated to weigh over 32,000 pounds. Most of its remains are found in the now Western United States and Canada. It is one of the most well-known carnivores.

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Spinosaurus
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Which dino is the biggest carnivore ever found?
Allosaurus
Velociraptor
Spinosaurus
Tyrannosaurus
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The Spinosaurus is considered the largest carnivorous dinosaur that has been discovered to date. They could get up to 46,000 pounds and were 23 feet high and over 50 feet long. They were discovered in Northern Africa.

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Triceratops
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Do you know this dinosaur whose name describes its most identifying features?
Triceratops
Pterodactyl
Mosasaurus
Velociraptor
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Wrong Answer

With three horns on its head, the Triceratops' name describes it perfectly. It was first discovered in 1887 in Denver, Colorado. These herbivores were indigenous to the area now known as North America.

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Stegosaurus
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Can you identify this dinosaur with spikes on its back?
Allosaurus
Brachiosaurus
Pterodactyl
Stegosaurus
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Wrong Answer

The Stegosaurus may look like it's well protected with a weapon for a tail and large plates on its back. However, it found itself part of several carnivore's diets, including the Torvosaurus and Allosaurus.

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Brachiosaurus
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What is the name of this North American dinosaur that had a long neck?
Mosasaurus
Pterodactyl
Brachiosaurus
Velociraptor
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Wrong Answer

Looking very much like a Brontosaurus, the Brachiosaurus was discovered in western Colorado in 1903 by Elmer Riggs. These long-necked dinosaurs could get up to nearly 100 feet long.

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Pterodactyl
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This dinosaur can fly. What is it?
Brachiosaurus
Mosasaurus
Pterodactyl
Ankylosaurus
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Wrong Answer

The Pterodactyl is one of the most well-known flying dinosaurs around. It was the first dinosaur to be characterized as a flying reptile. While it can fly, there are no signs that the Pterodactyl has feathers.

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Diplodocus
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Which herbivore could grow to 30 feet tall?
Diplodocus
Pterodactyl
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Stegosaurus
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Wrong Answer

The Diplodocus and Brontosaurus might look very much alike, but the Diplodocus's tail was longer than that of the Brontosaurus as well as its neck. However, the two are closely related.

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Mosasaurus
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Do you recognize this aquatic dinosaur?
Ankylosaurus
Mosasaurus
Oceansaurus
Carnotaurus
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Wrong Answer

Estimated to be about 50 feet long and nearly 30,000 pounds, the Mosasaurus lived about 70 million years ago, and it made sounds like a walrus. Its remains have been found in Western Europe and north America.

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Velociraptor
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This carnivore was thought to have feathers. What is it?
Tyrannosaurus
Velociraptor
Allosaurus
Pterodactyl
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Wrong Answer

You may think of the Velociraptors from "Jurassic Park" and be in complete denial, but scientists have found quill knobs with the fossils of Velociraptors, proving that they had feathers ... even if they weren't covered in them.

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Ankylosaurus
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Can you name this armored dino that lived in western North America?
Carnotaurus
Ankylosaurus
Diplodocus
Pteranodon
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Wrong Answer

On its four legs, the Ankylosaurus stood about the size of a human (around five and a half feet high). Its armor was so heavy that it had to eat quite a bit of food to gain the strength to support itself.

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Giganotosaurus
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What is the name of this very tall carnivore with spines down its back?
Brontosaurus
Pteranodon
Giganotosaurus
Nigersaurus
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This spiny carnivore lived around 95 million years ago, but it wasn't discovered until 1993. It has a very distinct look as well as teeth that were eight inches long and serrated (much like a steak knife.

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Archaeopteryx
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Which of these dinosaurs had bird-like features, including feathers?
Apatosaurus
Iguanodon
Baryonyx
Archaeopteryx
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Wrong Answer

The name Archaeopteryx actually means "old wing," This seemingly mythological creature lived about 130 million years ago, during the Jurassic Period and had wings with feathers on them.

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Pteranodon
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This flying dinosaur had a wingspan of 18 feet. What is it?
Ankylosaurus
Archeopteryx
Pteranodon
Nigersaurus
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Wrong Answer

The Pteranodon boasted a wingspan of nearly 18 feet long (in the males) when the creatures were fully grown. These giant flyers were found across the Great Plains region of the United States.

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Dilophosaurus
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Do you know the name of this carnivore with a crested head?
Pteranodon
Dilophosaurus
Brontosaurus
Apatosaurus
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Wrong Answer

The crests on this dinosaur's head most likely made it look terrifying. It was first discovered in 1940 in Arizona. The three skeletons that were originally found took two years to collect.

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Nigersaurus
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Can you name this dino that was estimated to be about 30 feet long?
Brontosaurus
Pteranodon
Nigersaurus
Parasaurolophus
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Wrong Answer

The Nigersaurus lived in what is now Africa (specifically, Niger). This 30-foot beast shared its habitat with several other species of dinosaur, including several other large herbivores. There was strength in numbers back then.

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Parasaurolophus
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What is the name of this dinosaur that could walk on two legs or four legs?
Pachycephalosaurus
Parasaurolophus
Baryonyz
Dilophosaurus
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Wrong Answer

As one of the most distinctive dinosaurs we've found to date, the Parasaurolophus has a uniquely shaped skull. It was nearly 30 feet long and would walk on four legs to collect small plants from the ground.

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Argentinosaurus
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Which long-necked dinosaur was nearly 110 feet long?
Argentinosaurus
Pteranodon
Dilophosaurus
Nigersaurus
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Wrong Answer

This long-necked dinosaur was an herbivore, like most others of its kind. It lived nearly 100 million years ago, and it was on the menu for predators like the Mapusaurus, even though it was over 100 feet long.

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Pachycephalosaurus
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Do you know the name of this hard-headed dinosaur?
Nigersaurus
Pteranodon
Pachycephalosaurus
Baryonyz
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Wrong Answer

The Pachycephalosaurus was a dinosaur with a built in helmet on its head. It used this helmet to fight off predators. It's name means "thick-headed lizard," and for a good reason too.

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Iguanodon
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This dinosaur had a small head, what is it called?
Nigersaurus
Pteranodon
Pachycephalosaurus
Iguanodon
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Wrong Answer

You might expect an Iguanadon to look a little more like an iguana, but this dinosaur looks closer to a raptor. Even though it reached nearly 33 feet long, it weighed between three and four tons.

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Baryonyx
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Can you identify this dinosaur with a big mouth?
Pteranodon
Tyrannosaurus
Baryonyx
Megalosaurus
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Wrong Answer

With a mouth like that, the Baryonyx easily had no trouble fitting food in its mouth. Though it only weighed around 3,700 pounds, it could take down an Iguanodon with ease, and good thing, because that was its food of choice.

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Quetzacoatlus
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What is the name of this dinosaur with a long neck and wings?
Quetzacoatlus
Ichthyosaur
Iguanodon
Pachychephalosaurus
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Wrong Answer

A dinosaur with a funny name and a funny shape, the Quetzacoatlus was a dinosaur that could fly. With a 36 foot wingspan, it is considered the largest flying animal ever known or discovered.

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Therizinosaurus
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Do you know this terrifying carnivore?
Velociraptor
Spinosaurus
Stegosaurus
Therizinosaurus
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Wrong Answer

What happens when a long-necked dinosaur turns into a carnivore? The Therizinosaurus is our answer. It has shorter front legs, a long tail and a long neck, making it one of the most unique dinos ever discovered.

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Ichthyosaur
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This aquatic dinosaur was first discovered in 1835. What is it?
Ichthyosaur
Sarcosuchus
Stegosaurus
Iguanodon
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Wrong Answer

At first glance, you might think that the Ichthyosaur is part dolphin and part swordfish. However, this beast is neither mammal nor fish. It is a reptile that lived in the time of the dinosaurs.

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Utahraptor
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What is the name of this carnivore that was nearly 25 feet long?
Velociraptor
Deinoychus
Utahraptor
Mastodon
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Wrong Answer

The Utahraptor was around six feet tall, but it was over 20 feet long. It used its tail for balance, like most raptors, but its claws are what we're looking at. Those things are massive!

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Liopleurodon
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Can you name this aquatic carnivore?
Deinonychus
Liopleurodon
Utahraptor
Titanosaurus
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Wrong Answer

Somewhere between a whale and an alligator lies the Liopleurodon. This massive beast reached up to 23 feet long and though its teeth were sharp, they were smooth on the sides (not serrated).

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Megalosaurus
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Do you recognize this carnivore that was almost 10 feet tall?
Sarcosuchus
Megalosaurus
Utahraptor
Mastodon
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Wrong Answer

The Megalosaurus has features that mimic the Tyrannosaurus Rex. However, the Megalosaurus is generally found in Southern England, while the T-Rex is usually found in Western North America.

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Ceratosaurus
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This carnivore looks like a T-Rex with spikes on its head. What is it?
Ceratosaurus
Stegosaurus
Triceratops
Irish Elk
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Wrong Answer

Ceratosaurus means "horn lizard," and this dinosaur doesn't disappoint. It is a hard-headed carnivore with short arms. It is estimated that the Ceratosaurus lived up to 162 million years ago.

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Sarcosuchus
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What is the name of this dino that looks like an crocodile?
Alligatorus
Sarcosuchus
Troodon
Megalodon
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Wrong Answer

The Sarcosuchus lived nearly 145 million years ago, and didn't go extinct until about 93 million years ago. It was a good run, as far as dinosaurs are concerned. Its hunting method was ambushing.

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Albertosaurus
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This dino could walk at a speed of 13 miles per hour. What kind of dinosaur is it?
Tyrannosaurus
Titanosaurus
Gallimimus
Albertosaurus
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Wrong Answer

The Albertosaurus is closely related to the Tryannosaurus Rex, and it lived very close to the same area. However, its remains have only been found in what is now considered Alberta, Canada.

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Oviraptor
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Can you name this bird-like dinosaur that is a little smaller than a human?
Velociraptor
Zuul
Oviraptor
Elasmosaurus
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Wrong Answer

This raptor definitely had features. Though it could grow as tall as eight feet, it was generally around five feet high, and it was very light as far as weight is concerned ... coming in at around 75 pounds.

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Elasmosaurus
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What is the name of this dinosaur that looks like it belongs in Scotland?
Elasmosaurus
Gallimimus
Titanosaurus
Albertosaurus
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Wrong Answer

While this might look a lot like the Loch Ness Monster, the Elasmosaurus is theorized to live in North America. It was an aquatic dinosaur that grew up to 34 feet tall and fed on small prey.

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Styracosaurus
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Do you know what kind of dinosaur had more than three horns?
Titanosaurus
Gallimimus
Tarbosaurus
Styracosaurus
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Wrong Answer

Sure, it looks a lot like a Triceratops, but this was a completely different dinosaur. The Styracosaurus had more horns, but was still a herbivore that was hunted by Gorgosaurus in the Cretaceous Period.

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Microraptor
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Can you name this raptor that had a wingspan of about three feet?
Microraptor
Titanosaursu
Titanraptor
Albertaraptor
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Wrong Answer

The Microraptor had two sets of wings. The wingspan reached around three feet, and the body of the dinosaur itself only reacted about four feet long. If you've ever seen an eagle, you probably had a good idea of how big this "small" dinosaur was.

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Stygimoloch
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What is the name of this hard headed herbivore?
Oviraptor
Titanosaurus
Stygimoloch
Zuul
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Wrong Answer

Many believe that a Stygimoloch is merely a younger Pachycephalosaurus, but others consider it a species all its own. While they look like carnivores, they tended to eat ginkgo and puzzlegrass.

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Yutyrannus
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This dino looks like it's wearing a fur coat. What is it?
Gallimius
Yutyrannus
Titanosaurus
Oviraptor
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Wrong Answer

At first look, the Yutyrannus looks very much like a Tyrannosaurus with a fur coat on ... making it seem like it is derived from a child's imagination rather than archaeology. However, this carnivore really lived and was found in Northeastern China.

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Titanosaurus
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Do you know the name of this 29,000-pound dinosaur?
Oviraptor
Titanosaurus
Megalosaurus
Albertosaurus
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Wrong Answer

Titanosaurus was a long-necked dinosaur that lived in what is now India. It's wide chest and slim pelvis make this large herbivore distinctive from other long-necked dinosaurs of its time period.

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Compsognathus
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These little dinos only reached about 6 pounds. What are they?
Compsognathus
Sarcosuchus
Albertosaurus
Tarbosaurus
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Wrong Answer

These little guys were about the size of small dogs, but they could eat a lot of meat. Yes, they were carnivores who preferred to eat Bavarisaurus. These little guys were roaming the Earth during the late Jurassic Period.

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Gallimimus
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Can you name this dinosaur that was just a little taller than the average human?
Titanosaurus
Sarcosuchus
Tarbosaurus
Gallimimus
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Wrong Answer

While the Gallimimus could reach about six and a half feet tall, it was nearly 20 feet long and weighed up to 440 pounds. It was first discovered as late as 1965, and it is classified as an omnivore.

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Bavarisaurus
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Do you know the name of this little lizard dinosaur?
Albertasaurus
Triceratops
Tarbosaurus
Bavarisaurus
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Wrong Answer

No, these aren't the little cream-filled dinosaurs; however, they did make a great meal for smaller carnivores like the Compsognathus. They only grew to be about twelve inches in length, but they could move pretty fast.

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Allosaurus
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Can you name this carnivore that looks like a T-Rex but with slightly longer arms?
Velociraptor
Spinosaurus
Brachiosaurus
Allosaurus
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Wrong Answer

This terrifying creature could run up to 34 miles per hour to catch its prey. It's name literally means "different lizard." It is estimated that the Allosaurus lived nearly 165 million years ago.

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