A World of Dinosaurs
A paleontologist is someone who hunts for fossils. Paleontologists have made discoveries all over the world. They have found dinosaur bones on every continent. Have you heard of these dinosaurs?
United States — Tyrannosaurus Rex
Many Tyrannosaurus rex bones have been found in a rock formation in Montana.
United Kingdom — Iguanodon
An iguanodon fossil was first found here in 1825. Scientists are still finding iguanodon footprints here.
China — Sinosauropteryx
The discovery of this dinosaur taught the world something new. Dinosaurs may have had feathers!
Australia — Titanosaur
A titanosaur skeleton was uncovered in Australia. Scientists nicknamed it Wade.
Morocco — Spinosaurus
Longer than a T. rex, this dinosaur was first found in Morocco. It lived in water and was an excellent swimmer.
Argentina — Argentinosaurus
This gigantic dino was first found in Argentina in 1987. Can you guess how it got its name?
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