Top 10 Scariest Dinosaurs
Spinosaurus is a genus of theropod dinosaur that lived in what is now North Africa during the Lower Albian to Lower Cenomanian stages of the Cretaceous period, approximately 112 to 97 million years ago. It is notable for its distinctive sail-like structure on its back and semi-aquatic adaptations. Spinosaurus... read more When you really think about it, this thing is scary! It's the tallest carnivore known to walk planet Earth. It can grow to 30 feet in height and about 60 feet in length.
Yes, maybe Spinosaurus isn't the strongest dinosaur, and maybe it doesn't have the bite force like the Tyrannosaurus rex does. However, I do know that the Spinosaurus is fast and has long, sharp claws that could snatch you, unlike the T. rex. The T. rex can't swipe you and snatch you because it has tiny arms.
So, the Spinosaurus has sharp claws, long arms, can run fast, and can swim. That's a lot of good traits. Because of these traits, I think the Spinosaurus is the scariest dinosaur.
Now I should be thankful that this absolutely scary creature doesn't roam the Earth anymore.
Tyrannosaurus, meaning "tyrant lizard" from the Ancient Greek tyrannos ("tyrant") and sauros ("lizard"), is a genus of coelurosaurian theropod dinosaur... read more This list is a joke, considering that T. rex is only at 6th. The King definitely deserves first place (or second to Utahraptor at least) because let's be honest, Tyrannosaurus has the most powerful bite of any land animal that ever lived.
And that's not all. Tyrannosaurus had a phenomenal sense of smell and its eyesight is 13 times greater than a human's (in turn, it's higher than a hawk's). Not to mention, Tyrannosaurus was surprisingly fast for its size and had a badass, terrifying appearance. Lastly, it may have hunted in packs...
Carnotaurus, meaning "meat-eating bull" in Latin, is a genus of abelisaurid theropod dinosaur that lived in what is now South America about 70 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous period. It is known for its distinctive horns above the eyes and extremely reduced forelimbs. Carnotaurus was one... read more At the dinosaur ride in Disney's Animal Kingdom, this thing was huge. For one thing, its name means meat-eating bull, and it has long arms to snatch you. With the horns, it's like a devil dinosaur. Definitely scary.
If you saw Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, then you know this guy. The horns and the anger in its eyes are what I think makes this dinosaur place in the top 3.
Bro, Carnotaurus had small arms which were smaller than the T. rex's arms but still my favorite dino.
Carcharodontosaurus is a genus of carnivorous carcharodontosaurid dinosaurs that lived approximately 100 to 94 million years ago, during the Cenomanian stage of the mid-Cretaceous Period. It was among the largest theropods, comparable in size to Tyrannosaurus rex. Fossils have been found in North Africa... read more I love the look of Carcharodontosaurus, but if I met up with a hungry one, I would probably run and hide my scent.
Allosaurus is a genus of large theropod dinosaur that lived approximately 155 to 150 million years ago during the Late Jurassic period. It was one of the top predators of its time and is often found in the fossil-rich Morrison Formation in North America. Allosaurus had strong jaws and sharp teeth suited... read more Much scarier than the others when you look at science. This creature didn't have a strong bite force like a T. rex, but instead had incredible pressure tolerance and powerful neck muscles.
Therefore, it used its head like an axe, smashing you until you couldn't run anymore and died from shock and blood loss. Definitely worse than a quick and powerful bite from a T. rex.
Much smarter and faster than T. rex.
Giganotosaurus is a genus of theropod dinosaur that lived in what is now Argentina during the early Cenomanian age of the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 99.6 to 97 million years ago. It was one of the largest known terrestrial carnivores and may have exceeded the size of Tyrannosaurus rex. Fossil... read more
Dilophosaurus is a genus of theropod dinosaur. It includes a single confirmed species, Dilophosaurus wetherilli, which lived during the Early Jurassic period. Fossils have been found in the Kayenta Formation of Arizona. I might be the only person who is afraid of their favorite.
Utahraptor is a genus of large theropod dinosaurs from the Early Cretaceous Period. It includes the species Utahraptor ostrommaysorum, which is the largest known member of the family Dromaeosauridae. Fossils have been discovered in the Cedar Mountain Formation of Utah, and the species is estimated to... read more Utahraptor is among my favorite theropods. This animal was like a Velociraptor on steroids! It was a perfect combination of predator, instinct, smarts, strategy, and stealth. A true martial arts master, but with feathers.
The largest dromaeosaur, it had a wide array of weapons and was fast enough to chase down and kill a human. It was small enough to go anywhere a human can, but big enough to be scary.
Sarcosuchus is an extinct genus of giant crocodyliform that lived during the Early Cretaceous period, around 112 million years ago. It was a distant relative of modern crocodilians and is one of the largest known crocodile-like reptiles. Fossils have been found in regions of modern-day Africa, including... read more
Velociraptor is a genus of dromaeosaurid theropod dinosaur that lived about 75 to 71 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous Period. It is known for its agility and intelligence compared to other dinosaurs of its time. Velociraptors had sharp claws and teeth which they used to hunt prey.
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Tarbosaurus is a genus of tyrannosaurid theropod dinosaur that lived in Asia about 70 million years ago, during the Late Cretaceous Period.Its fossils have been found primarily in Mongolia's Nemegt Formation, where it is considered the apex predator of its ecosystem. It is closely related to... read more
Therizinosaurus is a genus of giant therizinosaurid dinosaurs that lived in what is now Mongolia during the Late Cretaceous period, around 70 million years ago. It was discovered in the Nemegt Formation and is especially known for its extremely long claws, which could grow up to three feet in length... read more
Triceratops is a genus of herbivorous ceratopsid dinosaur that first appeared during the late Maastrichtian stage of the Late Cretaceous period, about 68 million years ago in what is now North America. It is known for its large bony frill and three distinct facial horns. Triceratops was one of the last... read more
Ceratosaurus was a carnivorous theropod dinosaur that lived during the Late Jurassic period, approximately 153 to 148 million years ago. It existed during the Kimmeridgian to Tithonian stages and was known for its prominent nasal horn... read more Ceratosaurus was a medium-sized dinosaur that grew up to about 25 feet. It had a small horn on its nose, most likely to show dominance. It was a slow carnivorous dinosaur that hunted anything from lizards to small sauropods.
Troodon is a dubious genus of relatively small, bird-like dinosaurs known from the Campanian age of the Cretaceous period. The best-known species, Troodon formosus, is based on fossils found in Montana. However, its classification remains uncertain due to the limited and fragmentary nature of the fossil... read more
Baryonyx is a genus of theropod dinosaur that lived during the Barremian stage of the Early Cretaceous Period, about 130 to 125 million years ago. Fossils have been found primarily in the United Kingdom. Baryonyx is notable for its long, crocodile-like snout and large claw on its first finger.
Ankylosaurus is a genus of armored dinosaur known for its distinctive club-like tail and body covered in bony plates. Fossils have been found in geological formations from the late Cretaceous Period, approximately 68 to 66 million years ago, in western North America. This places it among the last non-avian... read more
Deinosuchus is an extinct genus related to the alligator that lived approximately 80 to 73 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous period. It was one of the largest prehistoric crocodilians, reaching lengths of up to 33 feet. Fossils have been found in North America, primarily in the United States... read more
Suchomimus is a genus of large theropod dinosaur with a crocodile-like skull that lived between 125 and 112 million years ago, during the Aptian to early Albian stages of the Cretaceous period. Its fossils were discovered in Niger, Africa. The dinosaur's elongated snout and conical teeth suggest it... read more Suchomimus lived in North Africa and mainly ate fish but could adapt to land as well. Suchomimus' main weapons were its deadly claws. Its teeth were designed to grip, and once it grabs on, there's no escape.
Stegosaurus is a type of armored dinosaur. Fossil remains have been found in rocks dated to the Late Jurassic period, between 155 and 150 million years ago, in the western United States and Portugal. It is known for its distinctive double row of kite-shaped plates along its back and spiked tail, which... read more
Metriacanthosaurus means "moderately spined lizard." It lived around the Upper Oxford Clay of England during the mid-Jurassic Period (about 160 million years ago). This theropod grew up to 26 feet long and 6 feet tall, making it a medium-sized carnivore weighing about 2,000 pounds.
The most terrifying arthropod ever to live. As long as a man is tall, it is the largest arthropod to roam our Earth. If you don't vote, you will find this in a dark alley on Friday the 13th.
Mapusaurus was a large predatory dinosaur belonging to the carcharodontosaurid group, which lived during the Late Cretaceous period. Fossils have been discovered in the Huincul Formation of Argentina, and there is some evidence suggesting it may have also lived in what is now Chile. Mapusaurus could... read more My favorite dinosaur looks similar to the Giganotosaurus and Carcharodontosaurus. If those two are up there, this should be as well. It has a huge skull and hunted the biggest dinosaurs.
Pteranodon was a genus of pterosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous Period. Fossils have been discovered in present-day Kansas, Alabama, Nebraska, Wyoming, and South Dakota. It is known for its large wingspan and distinctive cranial crest.