Dinosaurs were first discovered in the 18th century, and as our tools have progressed, so too has our knowledge of the extinct species, proving them more intriguing than any science-fiction tale.

The smallest dinosaur is alive today in the form of the tiny bee hummingbird. Research suggests there is a strong link between dinosaurs and birds. The largest-ever dinosaur is open to debate.

The odd thing about this little experiment was that it was fundamentally about dinosaurs. Erickson, a paleobiologist at Florida State University, is an expert in the feeding behavior of ...

Whether you’re a paleontologist or you learned everything about dinosaurs from Hollywood – you might not know as much as you think about these prehistoric creatures. Take this quiz to find out ...

See if you can get top marks in this dinosaur-themed quiz. But don't let the questions fill you with terror-dactyl! What information do we collect from this quiz? Some deadly dinosaurs have escaped!

Tyrannosaurus rex was one of the most ferocious predators to ever walk the Earth. With a massive body, sharp teeth, and jaws so powerful they could crush a car, this famous carnivore dominated the ...

Mark Norell, the museum's chairman of paleontology, shares some surprising facts about the biggest known dinosaur yet. Photo: American Museum of Natural History.

Discover facts, figures and images for more than 300 dinosaurs. From slow, plant-eating giants to fierce scavengers and hunters, dinosaurs once dominated the land. Search our alphabetical list, or ...