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Spinosaurus is terrifying due to its sail, T-Rex is loved in the US with large teeth and the ability to eat entire prey, showcasing similarities with crocodiles. Dinosaurs likely made hissing sounds, Jurassic Park is more entertainment than accuracy, and an asteroid impact caused their extinction.
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- Dinosaurs varied in size due to environmental advantages, with large animals becoming dwarfs on islands.
- Birds are descendants of dinosaurs, existing to the present day.
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Recent questions
What is the scariest looking dinosaur?
Spinosaurus
What did T-Rex eat?
Whole prey including bones
What caused dinosaur extinction?
Asteroid impact releasing massive energy
How did dinosaurs communicate?
Hissing and grunting sounds
What is the relationship between birds and dinosaurs?
Descendants of dinosaurs
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Summary
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"Dinosaur Facts: Teeth, Feathers, Extinction, Evolution"
- Spinosaurus is considered the scariest looking dinosaur due to its huge sail, while T-Rex is a favorite in the United States.
- T-Rex had teeth up to 7-8 inches long with serrated edges, ate whole prey including bones, similar to some crocodiles.
- Dinosaurs likely made hissing and grunting sounds, not the roaring depicted in movies.
- Jurassic Park was made for entertainment, not scientific accuracy; the raptors were portrayed larger than reality.
- The asteroid impact that led to dinosaur extinction released massive energy, causing global devastation.
- Recent discoveries in China revealed colorful dinosaur feathers, contrary to the previous assumption of greenish-brown scales.
- Dinosaurs varied in size due to environmental advantages, with large animals becoming dwarfs on islands.
- Over 1100 dinosaur species are described, with estimates ranging from 2000 to 5000 species.
- T-Rex's small arms were powerful, capable of lifting up to 600 pounds, despite the mystery behind their size.
- Pterodactyls are not dinosaurs but evolved from a common ancestor, diverging dramatically in evolution.
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Dinosaurs: Ancient, Extinct, and Fascinating
- Dinosaurs appeared 230 million years ago, with most becoming extinct 66 million years ago.
- Birds are descendants of dinosaurs, existing to the present day.
- The oldest and largest known T-Rex was around 30 years old when it died.
- Dinosaurs like the T-Rex grew rapidly but had relatively short lifespans.
