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Welsh dinosaurs are a group of dinosaurs that lived in Wales. These ancient reptiles have been around for millions of years and there are still some alive. Some Welsh dinosaurs are found on the Welsh coat of arms, making them national symbols. There is much to learn about these great extinct animals, which you will discover here.

FAQ

What dinosaurs lived in Wales?

There were many Welsh dinosaurs, and it is difficult to distinguish them because they all have the same Latin name. Here you will find three that are the most common in Wales:

Iguanodon (large plant-eating dinosaur)
Megalosaurus (huge meat eater)
Stegosaurus (huge animal with a pointed tail).
Did Welsh dinosaurs live at the same time as other types?

Yes, the different types of Welsh dinosaurs lived together millions of years ago. They probably hunted together for food or fled from predators like the others.

What did the Welsh dinosaurs look like?

Welsh dinosaurs resembled other types, but had some features that were unique to Wales. They could be different shades of green or brown and could have spikes on their backs instead of tails.

What is a Welsh dinosaur?

A Welsh dinosaur is any type of extinct animal from the Jurassic period found in Wales (which includes England). You can tell it's Welsh because its Latin name has "Wales" mentioned somewhere in it. There are many of them that you will find here, so many that there is even more than one for each letter of the alphabet!

See our complete list of French dinosaurs below.