Stegosaurs, Stanley & Stephanie return to where they first met for Romantic reflections. New discoveries are frequently made that reflect how flashy dinosaurs really were. Horns, Frills, Sails, Bright Colors & Feathers All to Impress a Mate. Valentine’s Day is clearly Every Day with Dinosaurs! Recently a Psittacosaurus incredibly preserved in the mud of a…
Tag: DIY Indoor Projects
Cupidsauroidea!
We discovered three of the Raptors at the Park are actually Cupid Raptors! Also known as Cupidors of the Cupidsauroidea Family. They are ready to shoot their “Love” arrows at Passersby. We could certainly use a lot more Love in the World. These Raptors thrive on Valentine’s Day. You’re probably wondering, How do they make…
Marguerite the Amargasaurus
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…
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…
Raphael the Red Nose Raptor
The Prehistoric Pals are preparing for their Annual Quest. This Prehistoric Journey has taken place every year for Millions of Years. The Bright Green Reigns twisted with Ribbons of the Rainbow & Magical Lights assist the Raptors & Ty-Santa-saurus Rex with flying the Invisible Sleigh. All adorn with their Seasonal Head Gear & Ty-Santa-saurus with…
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…