Sauropods are very unique Dinosaurs. No other land animal has been as large or vaguely resembled them. I always see them as Friendly Nurturing Giants. Sweeping across the land consuming tons of vegetation like gigantic vacuum cleaners is another image that comes to mind. Amargasaurus is very unusual for a Sauropod. First it was much…
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Carcharodontosaurus & Spinosaurus
There are currently no Carcharodontosaurs at the Park. However, Spencer AKA Spike the Spinosaurus joined the Park 2 years ago this month. Carcharodontosaurus & Spinosaurus terrorized the deltas and floodplains of Northern Africa during the Early Cretaceous Period. Carcharodontosaurus (meaning shark toothed lizard) was smaller and more slender than Spinosaurus, but just as fierce (40…
The Prehistoric Hidden Garden continued…
We left off with a preliminary sketch of the front gate of the Prehistoric Hidden Garden. Remember from post dated December 18, 2020 “A Hidden Garden”, this Art Project was inspired by the readingtokids.org December book “The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden” by Karina Yan Glaser. “The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden” is a Wonderful…
Tanystropheus a Very Strange Reptile!
Tanystropheus Not a Dinosaur but a Prehistoric Reptile that lived 240 Million Years Ago. When the early Dinosaurs started roaming the earth Tanystropheus was seeking prey in the water. Its neck was 3 times as long as its torso, which had 13 extremely elongated vertebrae! Scientists have been puzzled over how and where this…
‘Twas The Night Before Christmas
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas or Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas by Major Henry Livingston Jr. (1748-1828) – previously believed to be by Clement Clarke Moore ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas a Triceratops Tale by Paul Heinzman ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the forest Not a creature was…
A Hidden Garden
“The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden” by Karina Yan Glaser inspired me to create a watercolor of “A Hidden Garden”. Of course, my Hidden Garden “Must” have Dinosaurs & other Prehistoric Pals. “The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden” is a Wonderful Story of Friendship, Family & Giving Back to the Community & Love Ones in…
Prehistoric Holidays
We are all excited with the anticipation of the arrival of Ty-Santa-saurus Rex & his Team of Nine Raptors led by Raphael the Red Nose Raptor! Their Annual Prehistoric Journey is legendary. The Prehistoric Pals are helping with the Holiday Decorations. Last week we demonstrated how to make Prehistoric Snowflakes. A little glitter and glue…
Prehistoric Snowflakes!
We hope you had an Enjoyable & Safe Thanksgiving. You are probably getting your Holiday Decorations out of the Closet, Garage, Attic or All of the Above this Weekend. I know I will be. Millions of Years Ago when I was a child, I learned how to make Paper Snowflakes. Take a piece of paper…
The Age of the Dinosaurs
Many Movies have brought Dinosaurs to the Big Screen for all of us to Marvel in Amazement. The Jurassic Park & World Movies are probably the most famous. The Jurassic Period is only one of the of three Periods Dinosaurs Roamed the Earth. The Triassic Period (251 – 199 Million Years Ago), Jurassic Period (199…
Interview with a Dinosaur!
It’s a Beautiful Day at the Park and a Great Time for an Outdoor chat with Marc the Triceratops. Marc plays Sean in the next book “The Shy Triceratops” by me, Paul F. Heinzman. Me: Well, Marc this is the Famous Tree Sean likes to hide behind. Marc: Yes, but Sean also took refuge behind…