North America

Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals of North America

Embark on a thrilling journey through the ancient landscapes of North America, where dinosaurs and fascinating prehistoric creatures once roamed. Imagine the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex, with its massive jaws and towering presence, ruling over the ancient plains and forests.

Picture the armored Ankylosaurus, equipped with a clubbed tail for defense, navigating through prehistoric swamps.

North America was also home to the horned Triceratops, a herbivore known for its distinctive frill and three facial horns, and the swift and agile Deinonychus (a close relative of Velociraptor).

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

Sauroposeidon

When: Early Cretaceous
(112 mya)
Where: North America
What: Sauropod
Weight: 50–60 metric tons
Length: 34 meters
Diet: Herbivorous
Discovered: 2000

Shonisaurus

When: Late Triassic
(225 mya)
Where: North America
What: Ichthyosaur
Weight: 30–40 metric tons
Length: 15 meters
Diet: Piscivorous
Discovered: 1976

Torosaurus

When: Late Cretaceous
(70–66 mya)
Where: North America
What: Ceratopsian
Weight: 6–9 metric tons
Length: 7–8 meters
Diet: Herbivorous
Discovered: 1891

Lambeosaurus

When: Late Cretaceous
(76–75 mya)
Where: North America
What: Hadrosaur
Weight: 5 metric tons
Length: 9–15 meters
Diet: Herbivorous
Discovered: 1923

Eotriceratops

When: Late Cretaceous
(68 mya)
Where: North America
What: Ceratopsian
Weight: 10 metric tons
Length: 9 meters
Diet: Herbivorous
Discovered: 2007

Mastodon

When: Miocene to Pleistocene
(11 million–12,000 years ago)
Where: North America
What: Mammal
Weight: 5 metric tons
Length: 3 meters
Diet: Herbivorous
Discovered: 1799

Saber-toothed Cat (Smilodon)

When: Pleistocene
(2.5 million to 10,000 years ago)
Where: North and South America
What: Mammal
Weight: 160–280 kg
Length: 1.6–2.2 meters
Diet: Carnivorous
Discovered: 1842

Woolly Mammoth

When: Pleistocene
(400,000–4,000 years ago)
Where: North America, Europe, Asia
What: Mammal
Weight: 6–8 metric tons
Length: 4 meters
Diet: Herbivorous
Discovered: 1799

Alamosaurus

When: Late Cretaceous
(70–66 mya)
Where: North America
What: Sauropod
Weight: 30–70 metric tons
Length: 21–30 meters
Diet: Herbivorous
Discovered: 1922