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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.

Plateosaurus

Pliosaurus

  • When: Late Jurassic
    (155–145 mya)
  • Where: Europe
  • What: Pliosaur
  • Weight: 12–45 metric tons
  • Length: 10–13 meters
  • Diet: Carnivorous
  • Discovered: 1841

Polacanthus

Cetiosaurus

  • When: Middle Jurassic
    (167–164 mya)
  • Where: Europe
  • What: Sauropod
  • Weight: 10–15 metric tons
  • Length: 16 meters
  • Diet: Herbivorous
  • Discovered: 1841

Hylaeosaurus

Magyarosaurus

Nothosaurus

Rhamphorhynchus

Scelidosaurus

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