From Tiny Beginnings: The Start of the Dinosaur Age

Have you ever wondered when the very first dinosaurs walked the Earth? The short answer is: a long, long time ago! But let’s dig a little deeper into this prehistoric timeline.

Meet One of the First Dinosaurs

Scientists believe that dinosaurs first appeared around 230 million years ago. One of the earliest known dinosaurs is called the Eoraptor, and its fossils were found in South America.

The Eoraptor was small and fast, and it looked very different from the giant dinosaurs we often see in books. But it helped start the age of dinosaurs—a time that would last for over 160 million years!

Could There Be Older Dinosaurs?

Here’s the exciting part: Eoraptor might not even be the oldest dinosaur! Paleontologists are still searching for more fossils, and every year, new discoveries are made. It’s possible that an even older dinosaur could be hiding underground, just waiting to be found.

Maybe one day, you’ll be the one to discover it!

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Conclusion

Dinosaurs have been gone a long time, but learning when they first appeared helps us understand how amazing Earth’s history really is. From Eoraptor to the mighty T. Rex, the story of dinosaurs started long ago—and it’s still being written today!