Dinosaurs in Pop Culture
- Dinosaur Books for Adults (15)
- Dinosaur Books for Kids (8)
- Dinosaur Fun (10)
- Dinosaur Toys (18)
- Terra Nova (3)
The Top 10 Fictional Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs aren't only found in dried-up riverbeds and ancient quarries--they can also be seen in TV shows, movies, comic strips and video games. Here's a selection of pop culture's most notable dinosaurs, most of which wouldn't stand a fighting chance against their paleontologically correct forebears.
The 25 Funniest Dinosaur Jokes
Why did the T. Rex cross the road? How can you tell when there's a Stegosaurus in your refrigerator? Read this collection of dinosaur jokes and riddles to find out!
Walking with Dinosaurs: The Live Experience
Didn't get a chance to see Walking with Dinosaurs: The Live Experience when it toured major U.S. cities in 2008? Well, there was nothing like being there in person, but here's the next best thing: snapshots of the huge, animatronic dinosaurs that rumbled across the stage.
Balloonasaurus Rex
Jeremy Telford, the "Balloon Guy," recently created a life-sized T. Rex skeleton out of thousands of balloons. Here's a peek behind the scenes at the construction of Balloonasaurus Rex.
The Top Five Dinosaur Movies
A list of the five best dinosaur movies of all time, from your About.com Dinosaur guide.
Why Do Kids Like Dinosaurs?
If you've ever had a child--or if you've ever been a child--you've probably experienced a brief, intense flirtation with dinosaurs. What is it about dinosaurs that attracts the love, envy and admiration of children?
Dinosaur Crafts
A collection of dinosaur-themed crafts and projects, including drawings, dioramas, costumes and origami.
Allosaurus vs. Stegosaurus - Who Wins?
Allosaurus and Stegosaurus both lived in late Jurassic North America, about 150 million years ago--and it's a sure bet that these two dinosaurs had a predator-prey relationship. The question is, could an adult Allosaurus hope to take down a full-grown Stegosaurus in a fair fight?
Megalodon vs. Leviathan - Who Wins?
Leviathan was a 50-foot-long, 50-ton sperm whale that prowled the waters of Miocene South America. Megalodon was a comparably sized prehistoric shark that occasionally ventured into Leviathan's territory. Who wins in a battle between these two undersea titans?
Protoceratops vs. Velociraptor - Who Wins?
Protoceratops was a small, pig-like plant-eater of late Cretaceous central Asia. Velociraptor was a vicious, turkey-sized raptor that shared the same time and territory. Who wins in a battle between these two dinosaurs?
Tyrannosaurus Rex vs. Triceratops - Who Wins?
Tyrannosaurus Rex and Triceratops were two of the most popular dinosaurs of the Late Cretaceous period, and they both occupied the same North American territory. Who would win in a battle between a full-grown Triceratops and an adult T. Rex?
The Dire Wolf vs. the Saber-Toothed Tiger - Who Wins?
The Dire Wolf (Canis dirus) and the Saber-Toothed Tiger (Smilodon fatalis) shared the same North American landscape during the late Pleistocene epoch. Who would win an encounter between these two mammalian predators?
Dinosaur Videos
Video clips about dinosaurs and prehistoric animals, including the 10 Biggest Dinosaurs, the 10 Deadliest Dinosaurs, 10 Facts About Megalodon, and more!
Giganotosaurus vs. Argentinosaurus - Who Wins?
Argentinosaurus was one of the largest sauropods that ever lived, adults weighing in the neighborhood of 100 tons. Giganotosaurus was a T. Rex-sized predator that may have hunted in packs. Who comes out on top in an encounter between these two huge dinosaurs?
The Cave Bear vs. the Cave Lion - Who Wins?
The Cave Bear, Ursus spelaeus, was one of the most common megafauna mammals of Pleistocene Europe. The Cave Lion, Panthera leo spelaea, was a huge cat that shared the Cave Bear's territory. Which of these predators would have come out on top in a pack-on-pack rumble?
Spinosaurus vs. Sarcosuchus - Who Wins?
Spinosaurus was the largest carnivorous dinosaur that ever lived. Sarcosuchus was the largest crocodile that ever lived. Both of these reptiles lived in middle Cretaceous Africa. Who wins in a battle to the death between Spinosaurus and Sarcosuchus?
Utahraptor vs. Iguanodon - Who Wins?
Utahraptor was the largest raptor that ever lived, full-grown adults weighing more than half a ton. Iguanodon was a slow-witted, three-ton herbivore that shared Utahraptor's habitat. Who would win in a battle between these two dinosaurs?
The 10 Most Essential Dinosaur Books
Not all books about dinosaurs are created equal. Here's a list of the 10 most informative, and well-written, books about dinosaurs and prehistoric life.
Carbonemys vs. Titanoboa - Who Wins?
Carbonemys was a one-ton, meat-eating turtle of Paleocene South America. Titanoboa was a 50--foot-long, one-ton snake that lived at the same time and place. Who wins in an unlikely encounter between Carbonemys and Titanoboa?
Dinosaur Death Duel!
Could Triceratops have beaten Tyrannosaurus Rex in one-on-one combat? How about Allosaurus vs. Stegosaurus, or Megalodon vs. Leviathan? Here are ten battles involving various dinosaurs, reptiles, sharks and prehistoric mammals, with our picks for the likely winners.
What Kind of Dinosaur Are You?
Do you have the personality of a tyrannosaur or a sauropod? Do you like to preen around in feathers, or do you prefer thick, spiky body armor? Take this simple, 10-question quiz to find out what kind of dinosaur you are!
The 10 Cutest Dinosaurs
Some dinosaurs were definitely more adorable than others. Here are 10 real-life dinosaurs that can vie for the title of "cutest of all time."
The 10 Ugliest Dinosaurs
Some dinosaurs were less attractive than others. Here's a list of 10 real-life dinosaurs that could stop a Mesozoic clock.
The 10 Best Prehistoric Nicknames
Sometimes it helps to give your discovery a catchy nickname, like the Demon Duck of Doom, in order to get some attention. Here's our list of the top 10 prehistoric nicknames.
The Dinosaur ABC
Bambiraptor, the "B" in our dinosaur ABC.
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Cryolophosaurus, the "C" in our dinosaur ABC.
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Deinocheirus, the "D" in our dinosaur ABC.
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Erketu, the "E" in our dinosaur ABC.
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Falcarius, the "F" in our dinosaur ABC.
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Gasparinisaura, the "G" in our dinosaur ABC.
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Hesperonychus, the "H" in our dinosaur ABC.
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Irritator, the "I" in our dinosaur ABC.
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Juratyrant, the "J" in our dinosaur ABC.
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Kosmoceratops, the "K" in our dinosaur ABC.
The Social Media Page of Spinosaurus
What might Spinosaurus' social media page look like? Here's our best guess.
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Lourinhanosaurus, the "L" in our dinosaur ABC.
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Muttaburrasaurus, the "M" in our dinosaur ABC.
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Nyasasaurus, the "N" in our dinosaur ABC.
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Oryctodromeus, the "O" in our dinosaur ABC.
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Panphagia, the "P" in our dinosaur ABC.
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Qiaowanlong, the "Q" in our dinosaur ABC.
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Rajasaurus, the "R" in our dinosaur ABC.
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Spinops, the "S" in our dinosaur ABC.
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Tethyshadros, the "T" in our dinosaur ABC.
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Unaysaurus, the "U" in our dinosaur ABC.
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Velafrons, the "V" in our dinosaur ABC.
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Wuerhosaurus, the "W" in our dinosaur ABC.
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Xenotarsosaurus, the "X" in our dinosaur ABC.
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Yutyrannus, the "Y" in our dinosaur ABC.
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Zupaysaurus, the "Z" in our dinosaur ABC.
The Dinosaur ABC
From Anatotitan to Zanabazar, there's a weird dinosaur for every letter of the alphabet. Here's a fun dinosaur ABC for curious kids.
Readers Respond - The Case for Megalodon
What do readers think about the outcome of a battle between Megalodon and Leviathan? Here are some arguments for picking Megalodon as the winner.
Readers Respond - The Case for Leviathan
What do readers think about the outcome of a battle between Megalodon and Leviathan? Here are some arguments for picking Leviathan as the winner.