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Discover the magnificent creatures that ruled the Earth during the Mesozoic Era

252-66 million years ago14 speciesUp to 26m long

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Periods:3 eras

Size range:0.5m - 26m

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Mesozoic Era Timeline

Triassic Period

252-201 million years ago

0 species

Jurassic Period

201-145 million years ago

4 species

Cretaceous Period

145-66 million years ago

10 species

Allosaurus

Jurassic

Allosaurus fragilis

🥩 Carnivore8.5m long

Allosaurus

Fun Fact

Allosaurus was the most common predator in the Morrison Formation ecosystem!

Habitat

Allosaurus lived in semi-arid environments with rivers and floodplains, hunting sauropods and other ...

Height

3.2m

Speed

75/100

Strength

80/100

Intelligence

65/100

First Discovered

1877

Ankylosaurus

Cretaceous

Ankylosaurus magniventris

🌿 Herbivore6.25m long

Ankylosaurus

Fun Fact

Ankylosaurus was like a living tank with armor plating and a massive club tail!

Habitat

Ankylosaurus lived in coastal plains and river deltas, feeding on low-growing plants and ferns....

Height

1.7m

Speed

20/100

Strength

90/100

Intelligence

45/100

First Discovered

1908

Brachiosaurus

Jurassic

Brachiosaurus altithorax

🌿 Herbivore26m long

Brachiosaurus

Fun Fact

Brachiosaurus could reach vegetation 30 feet off the ground with its long neck!

Habitat

Brachiosaurus lived in warm, humid environments with abundant coniferous forests and fern prairies....

Height

12m

Speed

25/100

Strength

90/100

Intelligence

40/100

First Discovered

1903

Carnotaurus

Cretaceous

Carnotaurus sastrei

🥩 Carnivore8m long

Carnotaurus

Fun Fact

Carnotaurus was one of the fastest large predators, capable of running up to 35 mph!

Habitat

Carnotaurus lived in river plains and forested areas in what is now South America, hunting smaller d...

Height

Speed

90/100

Strength

75/100

Intelligence

70/100

First Discovered

1985

Diplodocus

Jurassic

Diplodocus longus

🌿 Herbivore26m long

Diplodocus

Fun Fact

Diplodocus could crack its tail like a whip, creating sonic booms!

Habitat

Diplodocus lived in semi-arid environments with seasonal rivers, feeding on conifers and ferns....

Height

Speed

30/100

Strength

75/100

Intelligence

40/100

First Discovered

1877

Iguanodon

Cretaceous

Iguanodon bernissartensis

🌿 Herbivore10m long

Iguanodon

Fun Fact

Iguanodon was one of the first dinosaurs ever discovered and named!

Habitat

Iguanodon lived in forested areas and river plains, feeding on a variety of plants including ferns, ...

Height

Speed

50/100

Strength

70/100

Intelligence

55/100

First Discovered

1825

Mosasaurus

Cretaceous

Mosasaurus hoffmanni

🥩 Carnivore17m long

Mosasaurus

Fun Fact

Mosasaurus was a marine reptile that ruled the ancient seas with powerful flippers and massive jaws!

Habitat

Mosasaurus lived in shallow tropical seas, hunting fish, sharks, and other marine reptiles....

Height

Speed

70/100

Strength

90/100

Intelligence

65/100

First Discovered

1764

Parasaurolophus

Cretaceous

Parasaurolophus walkeri

🌿 Herbivore9.5m long

Parasaurolophus

Fun Fact

Parasaurolophus could produce musical sounds through its hollow crest!

Habitat

Parasaurolophus lived in coastal plains and swamps, feeding on conifers, ferns, and flowering plants...

Height

Speed

55/100

Strength

60/100

Intelligence

65/100

First Discovered

1922

Pteranodon

Cretaceous

Pteranodon longiceps

🐟 Piscivore6m long

Pteranodon

Fun Fact

Pteranodon had a wingspan of up to 23 feet but weighed only about 55 pounds!

Habitat

Pteranodon lived along coastlines and over shallow seas, diving to catch fish and other marine life....

Height

1.8m

Speed

90/100

Strength

45/100

Intelligence

60/100

First Discovered

1876

Spinosaurus

Cretaceous

Spinosaurus aegyptiacus

🐟 Piscivore15m long

Spinosaurus

Fun Fact

Spinosaurus was likely semi-aquatic and spent much of its time in water hunting fish!

Habitat

Spinosaurus lived in mangrove swamps and river systems in North Africa, primarily hunting large fish...

Height

Speed

60/100

Strength

85/100

Intelligence

70/100

First Discovered

1912

Stegosaurus

Jurassic

Stegosaurus stenops

🌿 Herbivore9m long

Stegosaurus

Fun Fact

Stegosaurus had a brain the size of a walnut despite being as large as a bus!

Habitat

Stegosaurus lived in semi-arid environments with seasonal rainfall, feeding on low-growing plants an...

Height

Speed

35/100

Strength

70/100

Intelligence

30/100

First Discovered

1877

Triceratops

Cretaceous

Triceratops horridus

🌿 Herbivore9m long

Triceratops

Fun Fact

Triceratops had one of the largest skulls of any land animal, measuring up to 10 feet long!

Habitat

Triceratops lived in open woodlands and plains, feeding on low-growing plants, ferns, and cycads in ...

Height

Speed

45/100

Strength

85/100

Intelligence

55/100

First Discovered

1889

Tyrannosaurus Rex

Cretaceous

Tyrannosaurus rex

🥩 Carnivore12.3m long

Tyrannosaurus Rex

Fun Fact

T. rex had teeth up to 8 inches long and could bite with a force of 12,800 pounds per square inch!

Habitat

T. rex lived in forested river plains and coastal swamps in what is now western North America. The c...

Height

Speed

85/100

Strength

95/100

Intelligence

75/100

First Discovered

1902

Velociraptor

Cretaceous

Velociraptor mongoliensis

🥩 Carnivore2m long

Velociraptor

Fun Fact

Velociraptors were much smaller than depicted in movies - about the size of a large turkey!

Habitat

Velociraptors lived in arid desert environments with seasonal rivers and oases in what is now Mongol...

Height

0.5m

Speed

95/100

Strength

60/100

Intelligence

90/100

First Discovered

1924