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Tyrannosaurus Rex

T-Rex lived in the humid forests during the Cretaceous period. The skull of the T-Rex could be up to 1.5 metres long and they had a powerful jaw capable of crunching through bones! Their teeth could grow up to 20 cm long.

Ty-ran-no-sore-us Rex

Meaning of name Tyrant Lizard

Time Cretaceous

Size 5.6 metres high, 12 metres long

Diet Carnivore

Lifestyle Hunter and/or Scavenger

Fossils location(s) USAwww.teachingpacks.co.uk

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Ichthyosaurus

A large marine reptile found during the Triassic period. Ichthyosaurus had fins, a dolphin-like shape and large eyes to help it spot prey and swim quickly.

Ick-thee-oh-sore-us

Meaning of name Fish Lizzard

Time Triassic

Size 3-6 metres long

Diet Carnivore

Lifestyle Hunter

Fossils location(s) Worldwidewww.teachingpacks.co.uk


Tanystropheus

A large marine predator found during the Triassic period. Tanystropheus had a long neck which it used to catch fish as it sat on the shoreline.

Tan-ee-stro-fee-us

Meaning of name Long Necked One

Time Triassic

Size 6 metres long

Diet Carnivore

Lifestyle Hunter

Fossils location(s) Europewww.teachingpacks.co.uk


Eoraptor

Eoraptor hunted on the river banks for small reptiles. They had powerful back legs and sharp claws to help them catch and kill their prey.

E-owe-rap-tore

Meaning of name Dawn Plunderer

Time Triassic

Size 1 metre long, 1 metre high

Diet Carnivore

Lifestyle Hunter

Fossils location(s) North-western Argentina www.teachingpacks.co.uk


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Plateosaurus

A large herbivore that could reach high vegetation using its long neck. It could also stand on its strong back legs.

Plat-e-o-sore-us

Meaning of name Broad Lizard

Time Triassic

Size 8 metres long

Diet Herbivore

Lifestyle Browser

Fossils location(s) Germany, Switzerland, Francewww.teachingpacks.co.uk


Eudimorphodon

A large flying reptile that lived during the late Triassic period. Eudimorphodon had a long piece of skin that stretched from its fourth finger to its ankles which helped it to glide over water and catch fish.

You-di-mor-fo-don

Meaning of name Two formed tooth

Time Triassic

Size 1 metre long

Diet Carnivore (fish)

Lifestyle Hunter

Fossils location(s) Northern Italywww.teachingpacks.co.uk


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Liopleurodon

A large pliosaur which had a large head, short neck and paddle shaped limbs to help it swim fast. Liopleurodon was an ambush hunter and ate fish, small sharks, squid and crustaceans.

Lie-oh-ploor-oh-don

Meaning of name Smooth sided tooth

Time Jurassic

Size 25 metres long

Diet Carnivore

Lifestyle Ocean Hunter

Fossils location(s) England, France, Germany, Russia, Mexico.www.teachingpacks.co.uk


Pterodactylus

A large Pterosaur that lived during the Jurassic period. Pterodactylus had a short stubby tail and long neck, with broad manoeuvrable wings.

Teh-roe-dack-till-us

Meaning of name Wing Finger

Time Jurassic

Size 2.5 metre wingspan

Diet Carnivore (fish)

Lifestyle Hunter

Fossils location(s) Germany, England, France, Tanzaniawww.teachingpacks.co.uk


Archaeopteryx

Archaeopteryx had long straight tail feathers, long flight feathers on its wings and a crest of feathers on its head. Archaeopteryx would hunt for small reptiles and mammals, swooping down to capture its prey.

Ar-kay-op-teh-rix

Meaning of name Ancient Wing

Time Jurassic

Size 50 centimetres long

Diet Carnivore

Lifestyle Hunter

Fossils location(s) Germanywww.teachingpacks.co.uk


Diplodocus

This gigantic herbivore used its long neck to reach high vegetation. They used their large whip-like tails to protect themselves from predators.

Dip-low-doe-cus

Meaning of name Double Beam

Time Jurassic

Size 27 metres long, 8 metres high

Diet Herbivore

Lifestyle Low or high browser

Fossils location(s) Colorado, Utah, Wyoming (USA)www.teachingpacks.co.uk


Brachiosaurus

A giant sauropod which held its neck upright when walking and feeding on high growing vegetation. Brachiosaurus had a domed head. Its large nostrils were filled with mucus to keep its head cool in the hot climate.

Brak-he-o-sore-us

Meaning of name Tall Chested Arm Lizard

Time Jurassic


Diet Herbivore

Lifestyle High browser

Fossils location(s) Colorado, Utah and Wyoming (USA)www.teachingpacks.co.uk


Stegosaurus

Stegosaurus had a double row of armour plates on their back. It is thought that blood would rush to the plates, making them a brilliant red colour to warn off any predators. They also had huge spikes on the end of their tail to protect themselves.

Steg-oh-sore-us

Meaning of name Roof Lizard

Time Jurassic


Diet Herbivore

Lifestyle Low browser

Fossils location(s) North America, Western Europewww.teachingpacks.co.uk


Dilophosaurus

The dilophosaurus had a thin, bony crest on its head which it used to warn off other predators. Their jaws had a slight kink in them, making it possible for them to grip onto any prey they caught.

Di-lo-fo-sore-us

Meaning of name Double Crested Lizard

Time Jurassic

Size 3 metres high, 7 metres long

Diet Carnivore

Lifestyle Hunter

Fossils location(s) North Americawww.teachingpacks.co.uk


Allosaurus

Allosaurus had powerful hind legs and a strongS-shaped neck. Its head was huge and it had powerful jaws with teeth that grew up to 10cm long. These were serrated so they could rip at their prey.

Al-loh-sore-us

Meaning of name Different Lizard

Time Jurassic


Diet Carnivore

Lifestyle Hunter

Fossils location(s) USA, Portugal and Tanzaniawww.teachingpacks.co.uk


Compsognathus

Compsognathus was about the size of a chicken. It was able to walk upright with powerful back legs that were used for running and pouncing on its prey. Compsognathus lived mostly off small mammals which lived on the forest floor.

Komp-sog-nath-us

Meaning of name Pretty Lizard

Time Jurassic

Size 26 cm high, 1 metre long

Diet Carnivore

Lifestyle Hunter

Fossils location(s) Germany and Francewww.teachingpacks.co.uk


Tylosaurus

The Tylosaurus grew so large it preyed on other large sea reptiles. Its head looked like a monitor lizard, whilst its body resembled a giant eel. Its teeth were adapted so it could grab and hold on to fish or other reptiles!

Tie-lo-sore-us

Meaning of name Knob Lizard

Time Cretaceous

Size 12 metres long

Diet Carnivore - Other marine reptiles

Lifestyle Marine Hunter

Fossils location(s) USA and Canadawww.teachingpacks.co.uk


Pteranodon

The Pteranodon had a large head which was longer than its body. It had deep, toothless jaws making its nose appear more beak-like. On its head was a large crest which made the head look like a hammer shape.

Teh-ran-oh-don

Meaning of name Wing without teeth

Time Cretaceous

Size 9 metre wingspan

Diet Carnivore - Fish

Lifestyle Hunter

Fossils location(s) USA and Japanwww.teachingpacks.co.uk


Ankylosaurus

Ankylosaurus was covered in armour plates all over its body and head. This small, heavy animal was slow moving and would have probably squatted down low to the ground and relied on its extensive horned armour to protect it.

An-kie-lo-sore-us

Meaning of name Roof Lizard

Time Late Jurassic - early Cretaceous


Diet Low Browser

Lifestyle Herbivore

Fossils location(s) China, Tanzania and Europewww.teachingpacks.co.uk


Triceratops

Triceratops had three horns to protect itself. It could grow to the size of an elephant and would browse on low-growing vegetation. Because of its size, weight and short legs, it would have walked slowly.

Tri-seh-rah-tops

Meaning of name Three horned face

Time Cretaceous


Diet Low Browser

Lifestyle Herbivore

Fossils location(s) USA and Canada www.teachingpacks.co.uk


Euoplocephalus

The body of the Euoplocephalus was heavily protected by bony, oval plates and its skin was thick and leathery. On their tails they had a large bony club, which they could have used to defend themselves against predators.

You-oh-plo-seff-a-lus

Meaning of name Completely Well Armoured Head

Time Cretaceous


Diet Low Browser

Lifestyle Herbivore



Parasaurolophus

Parasaurolophus could walk on two and four legs. It had a large crest which grew on the back of its head. These crests could produce a sound like a deep trombone, possibly to warn other members of the herd of danger.

Pah-rah-sore-o-loe-fus

Meaning of name Near Crested Lizard

Time Creataceous


Diet Browser

Lifestyle Herbivore



Gallimimus

These dinosaurs look more like prehistoric ostriches.They would have walked on two powerfully built back legs. Their eyes were on the side of their head (like a bird) and their bodies would have been covered in feathers.

Gal-lee-mime-us

Meaning of name Chicken Mimic

Time Cretaceous

Size 2 metre high, 6 metres long

Diet Plants and insects

Lifestyle Omnivore

Fossils location(s) Mongoliawww.teachingpacks.co.uk


Spinosaurus

The Spinosaurus had a long, narrow head (like a crocodile) and a large, spine-like fin on its back. Paleontologists think these spines helped to regulate temperature.

Spine-oh-soar-us

Meaning of name Thorn Lizard

Time Cretaceous


Diet Carnivore

Lifestyle Hunter

Fossils location(s) Egypt, Moroccowww.teachingpacks.co.uk


Velociraptor

Velociraptor had a large, sickle-shaped claw on each leg. This claw would have been used to disembowel its prey. Fossilised remains of raptors show feather impressions, suggesting they would have been covered in feathers.

Vel-oss-e-rap-tor

Meaning of name Fast Hunter

Time Cretaceous

Size 1 metre high, 2 metres long

Diet Carnivore

Lifestyle Hunter

Fossils location(s) Mongolia, China, Russiawww.teachingpacks.co.uk


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