País: África del Norte

Did you know that North Africa has its own set of dinosaurs? It's true. The dinosaur fauna of North Africa is made up of a mix of old and new world dinosaurs. Some are known from other parts of the world, while others are only found in North Africa. In this post, we will explore some of the most interesting dinosaurs of North Africa.

FAQ

Are there dinosaurs in Africa?

Africa has a rich fossil record, but for the most part it does not include dinosaurs. North Africa is the exception to this rule. The dinosaur fauna of North Africa includes both old and new world species of dinosaurs found in other regions (such as Iguanodon) along with its own unique native species such as Heterodontosaurus tucki and Ouranosaurus nigeriensis found only in the region.

What dinosaurs inhabited South Africa?

Aardonyx.
Coelophysis.
Heterodontosaurus. Heterodontosaurus.
Lycorhinus.
Massospondylus.
Melanorosaurus.
Nqwebasaurus.

See our complete list of North African dinosaurs below.