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Dinosaurs: Size Matters

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Learn how size gave an advantage to larger dinosaurs such as the rutiodon on Discovery Channel's "Dinosaurs."

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When Dinosaurs Roamed America: Coelophysis (1:12)

On The Discovery Channel series, "When Dinosaurs Roamed America," we learned about the Coelophysis and how they were once one of the fastest dinosaurs to roam the earth.

When Dinosaurs Roamed America: Preserved Footprints (1:02)

Muddy dinosaur footprints preserved in the earth give scientists insight on which dinosaur species lived where and how many species interacted in one area. Learn more in this clip from Discovery Channel's "When Dinosaurs Roamed America."

When Dinosaurs Roamed America: Patagosaurus (2:51)

In the Discovery Channel series "When Dinosaurs Roamed America," viewers learn about the Patagosaurus. This huge herbivorous dinosaur swept its long neck side to side to graze like a vacuum on low-lying ferns and grass.

When Dinosaurs Roamed America: Syntarsus Hunters (2:38)

On the Discovery Channel series "When Dinosaurs Roamed America," we learn about the Syntarsus. Although small in stature, these 10 foot dinosaurs hunted in packs and were deadly to larger dinosaurs.

When Dinosaurs Roamed America: Triassic Period (2:03)

On the Discovery Channel series, "When Dinosaurs Roamed America," we learn about the Triassic Period. This was a time when reptiles ruled the earth. Some of these reptiles were docile plant-eaters while others were deadly predators.

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When Dinosaurs Roamed America: The Dilophosaurus (2:03)

The Dilophosaurus was no ordinary predator of the Jurassic period. This dinosaur was able to bite, slash and run with great speed. Learn more on Discovery Channel's "When Dinosaur's Roamed America."

Mammals vs Dinos: Triassic Evolution (2:25)

Before the arrival of mammals and dinosaurs, reptiles and amphibians dominated the landscape. But due to climate changes during the Triassic period, mammals and dinosaurs began to flourish. Learn more on the Science Channel's "Mammals vs Dinos."

Mammals vs Dinos: Coelophysis (1:35)

On the Science Channel's "Mammals vs. Dinos," meet Coelophysis, a dinosaur that was a dominant force during the late Triassic. Coelophysis walked upright and was a skillful hunter, giving it an early evolutionary edge over its prey.

Dinosaurs: Size Matters (1:27)

Learn how size gave an advantage to larger dinosaurs such as the rutiodon on Discovery Channel's "Dinosaurs."

When Dinosaurs Roamed America: Triassic Period (2:03)

On the Discovery Channel series, "When Dinosaurs Roamed America," we learn about the Triassic Period. This was a time when reptiles ruled the earth. Some of these reptiles were docile plant-eaters while others were deadly predators.

When Dinosaurs Roamed America: Syntarsus Hunters (2:38)

On the Discovery Channel series "When Dinosaurs Roamed America," we learn about the Syntarsus. Although small in stature, these 10 foot dinosaurs hunted in packs and were deadly to larger dinosaurs.

When Dinosaurs Roamed America: Patagosaurus (2:51)

In the Discovery Channel series "When Dinosaurs Roamed America," viewers learn about the Patagosaurus. This huge herbivorous dinosaur swept its long neck side to side to graze like a vacuum on low-lying ferns and grass.

When Dinosaurs Roamed America: Preserved Footprints (1:02)

Muddy dinosaur footprints preserved in the earth give scientists insight on which dinosaur species lived where and how many species interacted in one area. Learn more in this clip from Discovery Channel's "When Dinosaurs Roamed America."

When Dinosaurs Roamed America: Coelophysis (1:12)

On The Discovery Channel series, "When Dinosaurs Roamed America," we learned about the Coelophysis and how they were once one of the fastest dinosaurs to roam the earth.