Austroraptor: Profile of a Prehistoric Giant Austroraptor Austroraptor (AW-stroh-RAP-tor; “Southern thief”) is a genus of dromaeosaurid theropod dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 70 million years ago, in what is now Argentina, South America. The name comes from the Latin word ‘australis’ meaning “southern” and ‘raptor’ meaning “thief” or “plunderer.” Austroraptor was […]
Austrosaurus: Profile of a Prehistoric Giant Austrosaurus Austrosaurus (AW-stro-SAWR-us; “Southern lizard”) is a genus of sauropod dinosaur that lived during the Early Cretaceous period, about 105 to 100 million years ago, in what is now Queensland, Australia. The name reflects its discovery in the Southern Hemisphere, as “austro” means south. Austrosaurus was one of the
Avaceratops: Profile of a Small, Solid-Frilled Dinosaur Avaceratops Avaceratops (AH-vah-SEH-rah-tops; “Ava’s horned face”) is a genus of centrosaurine ceratopsian dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 77 million years ago, in what is now Montana, North America. The name honors Ava Cole, the wife of Eddie Cole, who discovered the original fossil material.
Aviatyrannis: Profile of an Early Tyrant Aviatyrannis Aviatyrannis (AY-vee-ah-tie-RAN-iss; “Grandmother Tyrant”) is a genus of tyrannosauroid theropod dinosaur that lived during the Late Jurassic period, approximately 155 to 150 million years ago. Its fossils were discovered in the Guimarota Formation of Portugal. The name refers to its status as one of the oldest known members
Avimimus Avimimus (AH-vee-MIME-us; “bird mimic”) is a genus of small, bird-like theropod dinosaur. It lived during the Late Cretaceous period, about 70 million years ago. Fossils of Avimimus have been found in what is now Mongolia, in the Gobi Desert. The name “Avimimus” means “bird mimic” because this dinosaur had many features similar to modern
Avipes: Profile of a Prehistoric Archosaur Avipes Avipes (AY-vih-peez; “bird foot”) is a genus of archosaur, possibly an early dinosaur or a close relative, that lived during the Middle Triassic period, around 242 to 237 million years ago. Its fossils were discovered in what is now Germany. The name Avipes comes from the Latin words
Avisaurus: Profile of a Late Cretaceous Bird Avisaurus Avisaurus (AH-vih-SAWR-us; “bird lizard”) is a genus of enantiornithine bird that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 70.6 to 66 million years ago, in what is now North America. The name comes from the Latin word “avis” meaning “bird” and the Greek word “sauros” meaning “lizard.”
Baalsaurus Baalsaurus (BAH-al-SAWR-us; “Baal’s lizard”) is a genus of titanosaurian sauropod dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, about 80 million years ago, in what is now Patagonia, Argentina. The name “Baalsaurus” honors the ancient Phoenician god Baal and refers to the Baal quarry where its fossils were discovered. The species name, Baalsaurus mansillai,
Bactrosaurus Bactrosaurus (BAK-tro-SAWR-us; “Club-spined Lizard”) is a genus of herbivorous hadrosauroid dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 96 to 85 million years ago. Its fossils have been discovered in what is now the Gobi Desert in China. The name Bactrosaurus means “Club-spined lizard,” referring to the pronounced spines on some of
Bagaceratops Bagaceratops (BAH-gah-SEH-rah-tops; “Small-horned face”) is a genus of protoceratopsid ceratopsian dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 80 million years ago, in what is now Mongolia. The name comes from the Mongolian word “baga” meaning “small,” and the Greek words “ceras” meaning “horn” and “ops” meaning “face.” Fossils of Bagaceratops were discovered
