Meet Kyle Morris and His Top 20 Dinosaurs

Kyle Morris

Did you know that the Bible likely mentions dinosaurs? Though the word dinosaur didn’t exist when the Bible was translated into English, the word dragon did. Dragons are mentioned multiple times throughout Scripture, and many believe that the dragons mentioned may be describing now-extinct reptiles (including dinosaurs)!

October is “dinosaur month!” Every weekday of this month, you can come back to our Kids site to read about my 20 favorite dinosaurs. I hope you’ll join me!

Meet Kyle Morris and His Top 20 Dinosaurs Articles

• What Is a Dinosaur?

  

  Oct. 30, 2021

  What exactly is a dinosaur? Contrary to popular belief, dinosaurs are land-dwelling reptiles with one of two hip structures.

• Tyrannosaurus rex

  

  Oct. 29, 2021

  Weighing over eight tons, this large theropod stood at a minimum height of 13 feet and reached lengths of 40 feet or more.

• Stegosaurus

  

  Oct. 28, 2021

  This animal stood at 10 or more feet (not including the plates), weighed 5+ tons, and reached lengths of up to 30 feet.

• Spinosaurus

  

  Oct. 27, 2021

  This impressive member of the spinosaur kind stood around 15–16 feet tall. It reached lengths of 50 feet, and weight estimates place it at seven or more tons.

• Apatosaurus

  

  Oct. 26, 2021

  My favorite sauropod, Apatosaurus, was much longer than it was tall, with a long whip-like tail and a long neck that it held out in front.

• Brachiosaurus

  

  Oct. 25, 2021

  Standing at 35–40 feet tall, weighing up to 50 tons, and reaching lengths of 60–70 feet, Brachiosaurus was one of the largest land animals ever to exist.

• Ceratosaurus

  

  Oct. 22, 2021

  Found throughout the western United States, this carnivorous theropod was anywhere from 17–25 feet long, weighed at least 1 ton, and stood at about 7–8 feet tall.

• Baryonyx

  

  Oct. 21, 2021

  This large piscivorous (fish-eating) theropod had an average length of about 30 feet, weighed 1–2 tons, and stood about 8–10 feet high.

• Carnotaurus

  

  Oct. 20, 2021

  This carnivorous theropod stood between 8–10 feet high, weighed a minimum of 1.5 tons, and reached lengths of 25–30 feet.

• Allosaurus

  

  Oct. 19, 2021

  One of the most popular and well-known dinosaurs, Allosaurus was one of the most common of the larger theropods.

• Triceratops

  

  Oct. 18, 2021

  Easily one of the most-famous and recognizable dinosaurs, this animal has captured the hearts of children and adults alike for over a century.

• Styracosaurus

  

  Oct. 15, 2021

  Standing at approximately six feet tall (not including the tall spikes on its skull), this dinosaur weighed about three tons.

• Ankylosaurus

  

  Oct. 14, 2021

  Often referred to as a “living tank,” this large herbivore was one of the most well-protected animals to ever live.

• Giganotosaurus

  

  Oct. 13, 2021

  This dinosaur’s name means “giant southern lizard.”

• Deinonychus

  

  Oct. 12, 2021

  Named in 1969 by John Ostrom, this animal’s name means “terrible claw,” which refers to the large claw on the inner toes.

• Gallimimus

  

  Oct. 11, 2021

  Due to its lightweight and slim nature, Gallimimus is estimated to have been able to reach speeds of up to 35 mph.

• Compsognathus

  

  Oct. 8, 2021

  Affectionately referred to as “compys,” this animal’s name means “elegant jaw” due to its slender jawbones.

• Dilophosaurus

  

  Oct. 7, 2021

  The “two-crested lizard” gets its name because of the two large crests on the top of its head.

• Lambeosaurus

  

  Oct. 6, 2021

  As a hadrosaur, Lambeosaurus was a large herbivorous dinosaur.

• Parasaurolophus

  

  Oct. 5, 2021

  The “near-crested lizard” gets its name from the large crest protruding from the top of the skull.

• Pachycephalosaurus

  

  Oct. 4, 2021

  This dino is everyone’s favorite dome-headed reptile.