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Discovering Europe’s Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals

Embark on an exciting journey through the ancient landscapes of Europe, where dinosaurs and fascinating prehistoric creatures once thrived.

Imagine the mighty Iguanodon, a herbivore with a distinctive thumb spike, roaming through lush forests and marshy wetlands.

Picture the formidable Megalosaurus, one of the earliest known dinosaurs and a fierce predator of its time, hunting in ancient European landscapes.

Europe was also home to unique creatures like the flying Pterosaurs that soared through the skies, and the armored Hylaeosaurus, equipped with bony plates for protection.

Join us as we delve into Europe’s prehistoric past, exploring the diverse ecosystems and marveling at the incredible diversity of these ancient inhabitants.

Baryonyx

  • When: Early Cretaceous
    (130–125 mya)
  • Where: Europe
  • What: Theropod
  • Weight: 1.2–1.7 tons
  • Length: 7.5–10 meters
  • Diet: Carnivorous
  • Discovered: 1986

Ichthyosaurus

Iguanodon

Plesiosaurus

Pterodactylus

  • When: Late Jurassic
    (150.8–148.5 mya)
  • Where: Europe
  • What: Pterosaur
  • Weight: 1–2 kg
  • Length: 1.5 meters
  • Diet: Carnivorous or piscivorous
  • Discovered: 1809

Archaeopteryx

  • When: Late Jurassic
    (150 mya)
  • Where: Europe
  • What: Avialan theropod
  • Weight: 0.5–1 kg
  • Length: 0.5 meters
  • Diet: Carnivorous
  • Discovered: 1861

Compsognathus

  • When: Late Jurassic
    (150 mya)
  • Where: Europe
  • What: Theropod
  • Weight: 0.5–3 kg
  • Length: 0.6–1.4 meters
  • Diet: Carnivorous
  • Discovered: 1861

Dimorphodon

  • When: Early Jurassic
    (200–190 mya)
  • Where: Europe
  • What: Pterosaur
  • Weight: 1–2 kg
  • Length: 1.4 meters
  • Diet: Insectivorous and piscivorous
  • Discovered: 1859

Megalosaurus

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