10 Most Famous Dinosaur Species

1. Tyrannosaurus rex (T. rex)

Perhaps the most iconic dinosaur, T. rex was a large carnivorous theropod known for its massive size, powerful jaws, and tiny forelimbs.

2. Velociraptor 

Made famous by the "Jurassic Park" franchise, Velociraptor was a small, agile carnivore with a distinctive sickle-shaped claw on each foot. 

3. Triceratops 

Recognizable by its three facial horns and frill, Triceratops was a herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period. 

4. Stegosaurus 

Known for its double row of large bony plates along its back and the spikes on its tail, Stegosaurus was a herbivorous dinosaur from the Jurassic period. 

5. Brachiosaurus 

With its long neck and relatively short legs, Brachiosaurus was a large, long-necked herbivore that lived during the Jurassic period. 

6. Ankylosaurus 

This armored dinosaur had a heavily armored body and a distinctive tail club, which it likely used for defense against predators. 

7. Pteranodon 

Not a dinosaur but a flying reptile, Pteranodon had a large wingspan and lived during the Late Cretaceous period. 

8. Allosaurus 

A large carnivorous dinosaur with sharp teeth and a powerful bite, Allosaurus lived during the Late Jurassic period. 

9. Spinosaurus 

Often referred to as one of the largest meat-eating dinosaurs, Spinosaurus had a sail-like structure on its back and lived during the Cretaceous period. 

10. Diplodocus 

With its long neck and whip-like tail, Diplodocus was a herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the Jurassic period.