Dinosaur
Dinosaurs were a group of reptiles that dominated the Earth for millions of years before going extinct.
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Dinosaurs were a group of reptiles that lived on Earth for about 165 million years and dominated the land before becoming extinct around 66 million years ago.
Variety
Dinosaurs ranged from small, bird-like creatures to giants like the long-necked plant-eaters and the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex. Some ate plants and others ate meat.
Extinction
Most scientists believe a massive asteroid impact, along with climate changes, caused their extinction. Birds are considered living descendants of certain dinosaurs.
Frequently asked questions
What were dinosaurs?
Ancient reptiles that dominated the Earth for millions of years.
Why did dinosaurs go extinct?
Likely due to a giant asteroid impact and climate change.