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1. One of the most plentiful specimens in the Triassic, this dinosaur's 'hollow form' was a swift, lithe, bipedal predator that used its speed to grab prey, which included its own kind. What is this cannibalistic creature?
2. Fruitadens is the next dinosaur I'll feature. This creature is tiny, at 75 cm long at most, dating back to the Jurassic with many bird like features. Its name means 'Fruita tooth', due to it being found in Fruita. Which US state is Fruita located in?
3. In the land of Africa, this sauropod dinosaur made the ground shake with its footsteps. Called Jobaria, at 18 meters in length it was a primitive, but huge, herbivore. What is the basis of its name though?
4. Found in China, this ferocious predator stalked the Asian plains with its powerful jaws and large size, being over 2 meters tall and 7 meters long. What is this 'Chinese thief' officially known as?
5. In 2015, the findings of this odd dinosaur from the Jurassic, Yi Qi, were released to the public and caused a major stir in the internet. What exactly was the reason it created such a buzz?
6. The 'Olympic fire thief', Pyroraptor was discovered in France after a strange event that exposed it. After the events of a forest fire in Provence, the dinosaur's remains were discovered. Is this true?
7. The Cretaceous saw the dinosaurs at the peak of their evolutionary might. One that grew massively was the predator Spinosaurus. It made its splash in the film 'Jurassic Park III', but since then, science has progressed, and the image of Spinosaurus has changed. Now they say Spinosaurus could live a more aquatic lifestyle.
8. This creature is a relatively recent find. In 2008, a South Korean official for the Tando Dam found this specimen in rocks nearby and it was given the name Koreaceratops. The Ceratopsians are known for their distinctive head crests, but this species had a rather odd feature, different from other Ceratopsians. What is it?
9. Now here's beast that was officially described in 2013. Hailing from Spain, this 'European Shield' would make a tough meal for predators who could get through its tough armour. What is this creature?
10. And here we have a predator from China - ferocious, bone crushing strength...and covered in feathers. What dinosaur has this strange combination?
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