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2026-06-01

Spinosaurus: The Dinosaur That Could Swim, Explained for Kids

Scientists discovered that the biggest meat-eating dinosaur ever found spent its life in rivers — here's how they figured it out.

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2026-05-25

Why Did Some Dinosaurs Have Feathers? A Weekend Conversation Starter

Many dinosaurs — including relatives of T. rex — had feathers long before anything could fly. Here's the kid-friendly version.

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2026-05-18

Five Weekend Dinosaur Activities for Kids (No Screens Required)

From backyard digs to salt-dough fossils — real enrichment for dinosaur-obsessed kids that doesn't involve a device.

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