Dinos A to Z: Spinosaurus | Learn about this interesting dinosaur

In this video series for kids, we are learning about dinosaurs from A to Z. Today’s dino is the Spinosaurus! Looking at a picture of a Spinosaurus, can you guess how it got its name? If you said it was from the bony spine on its back, you are correct! Spinosaurus literally means "spine lizard." Its name is not the only fascinating tidbit about this dinosaur. Spinosauruses lived in Africa about 99 million years ago. They were one of several large carnivorous dinosaurs that roamed nearby rivers and plains. The first bones were discovered in 1912. There were few of them, and scientists used what they had learned from different dinosaur fossils to give them a picture of what a Spinosaurus looked like. Initially, they thought it was a land-only dinosaur, like a Tyrannosaurus or Allosaurus. However, recent information has altered what scientists previously believed to be accurate about the Spinosaurus. We hope you and your student(s) enjoyed learning about the Spinosaurus! If you want even more information, head over to our website and download one of our many free lesson plans, full of activities, worksheets, and more!  https://learnbright.org/lessons/science/dinos-a-to-z-spinosaurus/ https://learnbright.org/lessons/science/dinos-a-to-z-big-book-of-dinosaurs/   Thank you for watching and learning with us! We’re constantly releasing new content and videos so click that “Subscribe” button and you’ll notified.   Find and Follow Us Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnBright/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/LearnBrightEducation Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/LearnBrightEducation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/LearnBright Website: https://learnbright.org/   *Teachers and Parents! Did you know? In addition to these great videos, we have also created a library of high quality and engaging lessons for your elementary aged student(s). Visit us, sign up for a free account, and instantly you'll have access to thousands of lesson plans, learning materials, teaching instructions, activities, and assignments that your kids will really enjoy! We hope to see you soon!   Browse our entire collection of Science lesson plans: https://learnbright.org/lessons/?filter_subject=science   #spinosaurus #dinosaurs