What Did Dinosaurs Really Eat? A Look at Ancient Plant Life
When we imagine dinosaurs, we often picture ferocious predators like Tyrannosaurus rex tearing into prey. However, the reality of dinosaur diets was far more diverse and fascinating. Approximately 65% of all dinosaur species were herbivores, consuming various types of prehistoric plants throughout the Mesozoic Era (252-66 million years ago). Understanding what plant-eating dinosaurs consumed requires ...