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Dinosaur vs. Lizard Race!

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How Hip Bones Shaped Dinosaur Speed

Do you know what makes a dinosaur different from other reptiles? It’s the way they walk! Read about these adaptations in the Science Seed and practice your lizard stance and dinosaur stance! Race a friend or family member in your stance. How are they different? Was one faster than the other?

Science Seed

Crocodiles and lizards have legs that stick out to the side, sometimes making their body almost level with the ground. Dinosaurs have holes in their hip sockets that make their legs sit directly under their bodies so their bodies ride on top of their legs when they run. This adaptation helped give them more speed and endurance than other reptiles who had legs out to the side.

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