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Meteorite Fact Sheet

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Fun facts Every year, the Earth is hit by about 6100 meteors large enough to reach the ground, or about 17 every day, research has revealed. A meteorite will hit a human being once every 180 years according to a study Most known asteroids in our solar system are located between Jupiter and Mars JupiterRead More »

Titanosaurus Fact Sheet

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Quick facts Meaning 'titanic lizard' Lived from 145 million years ago to 66 million years ago Herbivore living in a terrestrial habitat First fossil known was discovered in 1828 Lived across the world Titanosaurus Fact Sheet General Titanosaurs, meaning "Titanic lizard", were a diverse group of Sauropod Dinosaurs which were present about 145 to 66Read More »

Mosasaurus Fact Sheet

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Quick facts Meaning "lizard of the Meuse River" Lived in the Atlantic Ocean Late Cretaceous - about 82 to 66 million years ago Not a dinosaur, but an aqautic reptile Active predator of a variety of marine animals Lower jaw could swing forward and backward First fossil known was discovered in 1764 Mosasaurus Fact SheetRead More »

Spinosaurus Fact Sheet

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Quick facts Meaning "Spine lizard" Lived in North Africa Late Cretaceous - about 99 to 93.5 million years ago Longest known carnivorous dinosaur Most likely had a sail stretched over its spines Ate meat and large fish Semi-aquatic lifestyle Spinosaurus Fact Sheet General Spinosaurus, or “spined reptile,” was named for its “sail back” feature, createdRead More »