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The Dinosaurs of China
Map of China highlighting the province of Yunnan
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YUNNAN
Homeland of the Dinosaurs
In 1938, the first complete dinosaur skeleton in China was unearthed in the province of Yunnan. Since then, Yunnan has become famous for its dinosaur fossils. So far more than 100 complete dinosaur skeletons have been found there, and more are being discovered all the time.
Dilophosaurus sinensis
(dy-LOF-o-SAWR-us sien-EN-sis)
Dilophosaurus sinensis meaning "double crested lizard from China," was one of the first large carnivorous dinosaurs. It had razor-sharp teeth and an unusual paired crest that it probably used to attract mates, display to rivals, and recognize others of their own kind.
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Dilophosaurus sinensis - Illustrations by Martin Hsu
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