Feast Like a Dino: Meals from Millions of Years Ago

Just like people, dinosaurs got hungry too! But instead of grabbing a snack or opening a bag of candy, they had to search for food in the wild. What they ate depended on their size, teeth, and where they lived—some were hunters, some were grazers, and some ate a little bit of everything!

Meat-Eaters: Fierce and Fast

Some dinosaurs were carnivores, which means they ate meat. These dinosaurs had sharp teeth and strong jaws that helped them catch and eat animals like:

• Lizards

• Turtles

• Eggs

• Even other dinosaurs!

• And sometimes… already-dead animals (gross, but true!)

They were hunters and scavengers, always on the move looking for their next meal.

Plant-Eaters: Peaceful and Leafy

Other dinosaurs were herbivores, which means they only ate plants. Fossils show that the world during dinosaur times was full of tasty greens like:

• Ferns

• Moss

• Evergreen trees

• And even early fruit plants!

Yes—some dinosaurs may have eaten fruits like ancient berries or apples. Imagine going fruit-picking with a Brachiosaurus helping you reach the highest branches!

A World Full of Plants and Possibilities

Because the climate back then was warm and lush, plants were everywhere. That made life great for plant-eating dinosaurs. And the meat-eaters? They had plenty of plant-eaters to chase!

Some dinosaurs were omnivores, meaning they ate both meat and plants—just like many humans do today.

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Conclusion

Whether they were chasing lizards or nibbling on leaves, dinosaurs had all kinds of meals. Their diets were as different as their shapes and sizes. So the next time you enjoy a snack, think about how dinosaurs had to search, stretch, and sometimes stomp for their supper!