9 Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Dinosaurs

Did you know that the Tyrannosaurus Rex’s skull was as big as a refrigerator?

Or that 15 years ago, a mass grave was discovered with the skeletons of six tyrannosaurids. This indicates that they lived and died as a family! Or that most dinosaurs were vegans, surviving mostly on plants. They weren’t all carnivorous, bloodthirsty beasts. Did you know these facts about dinosaurs?

Dinosaurs have captivated our imaginations for centuries now. Especially children. Learning about dinosaurs can be a great way to get them started on their journey, learning about natural sciences and evolution. So, what are some fun facts about dinosaurs? Keep reading to find out. 

Some Fun Facts About Dinosaurs

Do you want to know some fun facts about dinosaurs for kids?

Let’s explore.

1. Dinosaurs had feathers.
2. Dinosaurs lived on all continents.
3. Pterodactyles aren’t dinosaurs.
4. Most dinosaurs were herbivores. 
5. The Argentinosaurus was the most giant dinosaur to ever walk on land.
6. Baby dinosaurs could be as small as a dog in size.
7. Some dinosaurs had colourful skin.
8. Dinosaurs’ closest living relatives are birds.
9. Dinosaurs existed on Earth for a duration of 165 million years.

Introduce Your Kids to the World of Dinosaurs with Dinosaur-Themed Games from Skillmatics UK

Yes, we know how fascinated your little ones are with dinosaurs. This is the very reason that we at Skillmatics UK have come up with the most innovative Dinosaur theme games. These toys guarantee ultimate playtime satisfaction for your child and your family.

Let’s take a look at some of our bestsellers-

• Guess in 10: Deadly Dinosaurs

The perfect family game for everyone aged 8 and above. This deadly dinosaur game is a fun quiz. Questions based on: you guessed it! Fun children’s facts about dinosaurs. Buy it now to elevate family play sessions.

• Do it! World of Dinosaurs

This one’s a winner for slightly younger kids between the ages of 3 and 7. The playkit has 30 sheets of 500 colourful stickers, perfect for a mess-free art activity for your young child. You can join in, too! 

This toy is also educational. The peel-and-stick nature of the toy helps enhance your child’s fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. It’s sure to keep your little one happily occupied for hours on a rainy evening. 

• Foil Fun! World of Dinosaurs

Another innovative game for children between ages 4 and 9. It has an excellent foil art kit that will let your child run wild with their imagination. They can paint their dinosaurs in any colour they want and set them against any background of their choice. 

Its mess-free design ensures that you don’t have to clean up too much after your little ones have had their fun. 

• Dot it! Animals and Dinosaurs Combo No-Mess Sticker Art

If you are looking for a no-mess art activity game that will keep your child busy for hours at home, choose our Dinosaurs combo no-mess sticker art! This play kit includes 750 stickers. Your child can use these to create up to 12 unique pictures, for themselves.

This game engages your child’s creativity. It also enhances their fine motor skills, since it involves them using their hands and fingers. Get it today!

• Dino Trio! Dinosaur Themed Strategy

This one is for children above 5 years of age. It’s a card game that involves logical thinking and the use of strategy. It has 74 game cards that you have to swap intelligently to get the dinosaur you need! You can play this with your children for some fun bonding time. 

• Egg Hunt: Dinosaur Themed

This is a great game to help develop your child’s ability to develop the right cognitive skills. Since it is a memory and strategy-oriented game, it stimulates important parts of your child’s brain. This egg hunt toy is all about using your memory. It has 74 game cards that you can use to collect 3 dinosaur egg tiles that match the colour of your Game Piece! 

• Ultimate Dinosaur Game Box

This is a family-friendly game box that can be enjoyed by everyone. It contains 3 games that you can play. Egg Hunt- A board game, where you use your memory to roam in the land of dinosaurs!
Dino Trio- A strategic card game that goes back to the Dinosaur Age!
First to Four! - Match dinosaurs, fossils and other elements to make the fastest sequence and win!
A great game to buy for family game nights!

Conclusion

Every child is fascinated by dinosaurs and facts about dinosaurs. This has been true for generations in the past and will continue to excite generations of young children in the future. We are sure you have grown up watching Jurassic Park and playing with dinosaur toys. 

Why should your children be deprived of this magical world? At Skillmatics UK, we aim to create unique dinosaur toys for today's young kids.

It is our dearest ambition for young children to get acquainted with fun facts about dinosaurs. And of course, have a blast while doing so!
The best way for children to learn about the Earth and its history is of course, through games. Skillmatics UK has the best range of educational games- especially dinosaur ones! To get your little one started on their learning path. 

FAQs on fun facts about dinosaurs?

What are five famous dinosaurs?

Five famous dinosaurs are:

* Tyrannosaurus Rex

* Velociraptor, 

* Stegosaurus

* Diplodocus 

*Triceratops. 

What are ten facts about dinosaurs?

1. All dinosaurs were terrestrials.
2. Over 700 species of dinosaurs existed.
3. An English palaeontologist, Richard Owen, came up with the name ‘dinosaur’.
4. Dinosaurs reproduced by laying eggs.
5. Dinosaurs became extinct about 66 million years ago. 
6. Their extinction was supposedly caused by an asteroid. 
7. Dinosaur skulls often had holes- These holes helped keep the skulls cool and made them lighter.
8. The Tyrannosaurus Rex was one of the most ferocious dinosaurs. 
9. Many dinosaurs even had feathers.
10. The oldest dinosaur is the Eoraptor. 

What are some fun facts about dinosaur fossils?

1. All seven continents have dinosaur fossils. 
2. Fossilised dinosaur poop has also been found. This helped determine their eating habits. 
3. Dinosaur fossils help us understand what dinosaurs looked like. 
4. Some of the biggest fossilised dinosaur eggs were found in China in the 1990s.
5. The first whole dinosaur skeleton was found in New Jersey in USA in 1958.
6. The biggest dinosaur fossil was found in Argentina. 
7. Dinosaur footprints have also been fossilised.
8. The oldest dinosaur fossil is over 3 billion years old!

How can I introduce my child to the world of Dinosaurs?

For generations, children have been fascinated with dinosaurs. Ensure that your child doesn’t miss out on this magical world by introducing them to our innovative range of dinosaur games.

We at Skillmatics UK have created a unique range of dinosaur-themed educational toys for your family to enjoy. We have games for all ages. Whether it's our Animal Pattern Puzzle set for toddlers or our Dino Trio strategy card game set for older children!