The mesmerizing world of dinosaurs has captured the imaginations of people across generations. These colossal creatures, which once roamed the Earth during the Mesozoic Era, come in a staggering array of shapes, sizes, and adaptations. In this comprehensive exploration, we will embark on a journey through time, delving into the various types of dinosaurs that have left an indelible mark on our understanding of prehistoric life. I. Saurischia: The Lizard-Hipped Dinosaurs A. Theropods: The Predators of the Mesozoic Theropods, characterized by their lizard-like hips, were a diverse group of carnivorous dinosaurs that ruled the land during the Mesozoic Era. Among the most iconic members of this group was the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex. With its massive size, powerful jaws, and tiny arms, T. rex was a formidable predator, dominating the Late Cretaceous period. Another notable theropod is Velociraptor, famed for its agility and intelligence. Contrary to its portrayal in popular media, Veloci
by Maria Kruk The history of dinosaurs is, probably, the primary assignment of all paleontological researches, conducted in different places of the world. Scientists are directed towards discovery of new dinosaurs' species with related search of their remains, figuring out why they disappeared and reconstructing natural conditions they lived in. That is why paleontological news usually become a true sensation and not only in scientific circles, but within public society. Apparently, there is no way people will learn the entire story of dinosaurs and their living, but with a help of modern technology advancement a lot of questions have been already resolved as well as new hypothesizes suggested. Hence, certain issues about dinosaurs' research are worth considering. First and foremost, there is some agreement among scientists concerning the origin of dinosaurs, whose initial ancestors lived nearly 230-300 million years ago: Therapsidas or beast-like reptiles and then Archosa