Megalodon-The Fiercest Shark Around

Megalodon

Megalodon (MEG-a-la-don) is 50 feet long and weighing in 50 tons. You wouldn't want to go swimming with him. Megalodon is one of the large its shark in the world! It was probably two to three times larger than today's great white shark. Come on you gotta agree that is pretty huge! 

Megalodon  means "long tooth," because its teeth were not only long but wide and had serrated edges. Megalodon had an extremely sharp sense of smell and good eyesight. Could you imagine coming across one of them today? Megalodon is a meat-eater so its a lethal predator and an apex predator which means its at the top of the food chain in its home turf. Megalodon prey went from small seals to larger prey such as the giant squad and whales. Megalodon lives in ocean waters all around the world in these two Eras Miocene and Pliocene Eras (roughly 25-5 million years ago).  http://www.history.com/shows/jurassic-fight-club-archived/interactives/dinopedia

The Places Where They Lived and Their Name Means Part 2

Where in the world did they live?

*Kritosaurus means "Noble lizard" and lived in mexico and Texas.  

*Lambeosaurus means "Lamb's lizard" and lived in Alberta

*Leaellynasaura means "Leaelly  lizard" and lived in Australia 

*Leptoceratops means "Slender horned face" and lived in Alberta

*Lesothosaurus means "lizard from Lesotho" and lived in Africa

*Lufengosaurus means "Lufeng lizard" and lived in china

*Mamenchisaurus means "Mamen lizard" and lived in china

*Manirapters means "Hand snatcher" and lived in world wide

*Massopondylus means "Massive vertebra" and lived in Arizona

*Mononykus means "Single claw" and lived in Mongolia

*Mosasaurs means "lizard from the Meuse" and lived in Africa and Canada

*Mussaurus means "Mouse lizard" and lived in Argentina

* Megalosaurus means "Great lizard" and lived in England 

*Majungatholus means "Majunga dome" and lived in Madagascar

*Maiasaura means "Good Mother lizard" and lived in Montana

*Nanotyrannus means "Dwarf tyrant" and lived in Montana

*Nemegtosaurus means "lizard from Nemegt" and lived in Mongolla 

*Nodosaurus means "Knobby lizard" and lived in Wyoming

                                                                       

I think it's really cool to know names of the mammals and where they come from. Trivial information but oh, so fascinating.

My Top Seven Favorite Dino Books

As you all know I am a Dinosaur fanatic and with the holidays coming I thought I would share some of my all time favorite books that you may want to give to your kids.

1. Uncover T.Rex....Take a three-dimensional look inside a T-Rex written by Dennis Schatz
A very cool book...when you turn each page a new part of the dinosaur will appear until a full T-Rex is in view.



2. Dinosaurs written by Don Lessem
This book in an interactive book with lots of cool pull tabs, spin wheels, open flaps, and hands-on
fun. A great book for learning...




3. Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures Written by: John Malam & Steve
Parker An illustrated guide to animals that ruled the planet millions of years ago. Gives great
information on the anatomy, behavior, diet and habitat of the prehistoric animals..



4. The Complete Guide To Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Reptiles Written by: Chris McNab
This book gives you illustrations of the dinosaurs and reptiles...what the species looked like
and where they lived. Also maps to show you what the world looked liked when Dino's ruled.




5. Life-Sized Dinosaurs Written by: David Bergen
This book as fold-out pages that reveal life-size footprints, claws, heads, and a T. Rex tooth.
It also explores how the Dino's fought to survive for and rule the earth for 164 million years.
Also has a special bonus of a poster.




6. Dinosaurs The Real Monsters Written by: Dougal Dixon
This guide talks about the largest and fiercest dinosaurs. This is part of a 5 book series..
Also contains a Do you know page, glossary and index.




7. Pet-Sized Dinos Written by: Natalie Lunis
This a question and answer book that contains fascinating facts about the smallest prehistoric
dinosaurs.




These are just of few of the books that I have in my personal Dino library...Hope you get a chance to check them out...Dewy