Dinosaurs world

This is the list of all dinosaurs (and spoken facts) kids will have to discover in this iPad / iPhone game.

Special thanks to Raul Lunia (Dinoraul) for his great 3D dinosaurs models!

Bambiraptor It was a child that found the first skeleton of a Bambiraptor and he named it Bambi, after the cartoon! The Bambiraptor is one of the smallest dinosaurs and could run very quickly to catch its prey.

Brachiosaurus Brachiosaurus means "lizard with arms" because its two front legs are much bigger than its two hind legs. The Brachiosaurus is as tall as a 5-storey building.

Carnotaurus Carnotaurus means "meat-eating bull" because it has two small horns on its head. The Carnotaurus has such small front legs that it probably did not use them.

Citipati Citipati means "funeral pyre lord" in Mongol. It is not yet known whether the Citipati was a bird or a dinosaur.

Corythosaurus Corythosaurus means "helmet lizard". The Corythosaurus used to live in herds and used to escape by running away on its hind legs.

Dimetrodon Dimetrodon means "two measures of teeth". The Dimetrodon is a reptile which lived before the dinosaurs and which was very ferocious.

Elasmosaurus Elasmosaurus means "lizard with thin plates". The Elasmosaurus had a very long neck with a very small head and fed on fish.

Euoplocephalus Euoplocephalus means "well-armoured head". In order to defend itself, the Euoplocephalus used to swing its tail like a hammer among its attackers' legs.

Gallimimus Gallimimus means "chicken or rooster mimic". The Gallimimus is also called the "ostrich dinosaur" because of its long legs which made it the fastest dinosaur.

Iguanodon Iguanodon means "iguana's tooth". With its large beak, the Iguanodon could cut the plants it fed on.

Lesothosaurus Lesothosaurus means "lizard from Lesotho", the name of the African country where it was found. The Lesothosaurus used to walk upright and could run very quickly to escape its predators.

Microraptor Microraptor means "little flyer". The Microraptor is the smallest known dinosaur and the only one able to fly.

Pachycephalosaurus Pachycephalosaurus means "thick-headed lizard". With its thick skull, the Pachycephalosaurus used to fight in the same way as rams, by pushing with its head.

Parasaurolophus Parasaurolophus means "near-crested lizard". The long tube on the head of the Parasaurolophus allowed it to make a sound similar to that of a trombone.

Plateosaurus Plateosaurus means "flat lizard". The Plateosaurus used to walk on four feet, but could stand upright to eat the leaves on the highest branches.

Protoceratops Protoceratops means "first horned face". The size of a sheep, the Protoceratops lived in herds and had a very powerful beak for cutting its food.

Pteranodon Pteranodon means "toothless wing". Despite its huge size, the Pteranodon did not weigh much more than a child because its bones were hollow.

Sauropelta Sauropelta means "lizard shield". Very large, the Sauropelta was unable to run: when in danger, it must have lain down on its stomach, since its back was protected with its thick hide and long spikes.

Spinosaurus Spinosaurus means "spine lizard" because its back comprised a huge crest of spines. The mouth of the Spinosaurus was similar to that of a crocodile and it probably ate mainly fish.

Stegosaurus Stegosaurus means "roof lizard" because, originally, it was thought that the plates on its back were horizontal and formed a sort of roof. The long spikes at the tip of its tail allowed it to defend itself.

Styracosaurus Styracosaurus means "spiked lizard". The very long horn on the Styracosaurus's nose and the spikes around its neck allowed it to defend itself.

Triceratops Triceratops means "face with 3 horns". Even the Tyrranosaurus did not dare to attack the Triceratops and its huge horns face on.

Tyrannosaurus Tyrannosaurus means "tyrant lizard" because it was the fiercest predator at that time. The Tyrannosaurus is also called T-Rex, namely "the king of the tyrants".

Velociraptor Velociraptor means "Fast flyer". Velociraptors used to form groups to attack dinosaurs much larger than them.

Animals of South America

This is the list of all animals of South America (and spoken facts) kids will have to discover in the app.

Llama When it is not happy the llama spits! The llama can be shorn like a sheep to use its hair.

Condor The condor is one of the largest birds and can fly very high up in the sky. The condor is a carrion feeder: it does not hunt, but eats the carcasses of dead animals.

Spectacled Bear The spectacled bear owes its name to the light marks around its eyes. The spectacled bear can spend several days in the same tree where it builds a nest in the branches.

Chinchilla The chinchilla can jump like a kangaroo. The chinchilla's anti-slip pads enable it to climb rocks at high speed.

Giant Anteater The giant anteater slides its long nose into anthills and catches ants with its sticky tongue. When it sleeps, the giant anteater covers itself with its bushy tail.

Capybara The capybara is a very good swimmer and it can also dive down to eat at the bottom of the water. When the capybara is scared, it dives into the water and swims away.

Armadillo To defend itself, the armadillo rolls itself into a ball: that way it is completely protected by its shell. The armadillo digs a burrow to make its nest.

Maned Wolf With the bottom of its legs completely black, it looks like the maned wolf is wearing socks! The maned wolf eats small animals and lots of fruit.

Iguana The spines on the iguana's back protect it from its predators. The iguana is a good swimmer and a good climber. But it also runs very fast.

Caiman The caiman feeds on crabs, snails and fish. The caiman can be attacked by the jaguar or the anaconda.

Mara The mara looks like a very large hare. The mara runs very quickly thanks to its long hind legs.

Rhea The rhea is very fast and runs in a zigzag to escape. The rhea is a flightless bird: it uses its wings to change direction when it runs.

Anaconda The anaconda is the largest snake in the world. The anaconda spends most of its time in the water: it is a very good swimmer.

Jaguar The jaguar is able to pierce a turtle's shell with its teeth. The jaguar hunts just as well in the water as on dry land. It then takes its prey into a tree to eat it.

Toucan The toucan has a large beak, but it is very light. The toucan's beak allows it to catch hold of fruit, and also helps it to avoid getting too hot.

Macaw With its large beak, the macaw finds it easy to break the shell of the nuts which it feeds on. The macaw is the largest parrot there is, and it comes in many different colours: red, yellow, green and even blue.

Coati The coati is inquisitive: it can sometimes be found searching through dustbins! The coati uses its long nose to search the ground for insects.

Lion Tamarin The lion tamarin uses its fingers to search through trees looking for the insects it feeds on. The lion tamarin's long coat makes it look like it has a mane, just like a lion!

Ocelot The ocelot is a wild cat that hunts on the ground at night time and sleeps in the trees in the daytime. The ocelot sleeps with its head between its front paws, the same as a dog!

Amazon River Dolphin The Amazon river dolphin lives in the rivers and can make its way between trees during floods. The Amazon river dolphin is also called the pink dolphin.

Sloth The sloth hangs upside down in the trees. The sloth moves very slowly so as not to be seen by predators.

Red-eyed Treefrog The red-eyed treefrog lives mainly in the trees. The colours of the red-eyed treefrog allow it to hide in the leaves.

Scarlet Ibis The scarlet ibis's colour comes from the prawns and crabs it eats. The scarlet ibis rests in groups in the treetops.

Spider Monkey The spider monkey can swing by its tail. When it is threatened, the spider monkey defends itself by throwing branches.

Animals of North America

This is the list of all animals of North America (and spoken facts) kids will have to discover in the app.

Mustang The mustang is a wild horse which lives in herds. When the mustang is in danger, it gallops away.

Bison In winter, the bison's coat is longer than in the summer in order to protect it from the cold. The bison can run quickly and it knows how to swim.

Coyote The coyote is smaller than a wolf, but it is faster. The coyote lives in the plains, the desert, the forest and, sometimes, even in cities!

Rattlesnake The rattlesnake only attacks if it is unable to escape. It can be very dangerous. The rattlesnake shakes its tail to ward off its enemies.

Turkey Vulture The turkey vulture feeds on rotting carcasses, those of animals that are already dead. The turkey vulture is able to smell and see a dead animal from very far away.

Prairie Dog The prairie dog lives in colonies in large burrows. As a warning, prairie dogs emit a sound very similar to a bark.

Roadrunners The roadrunner is a bird which spends more time running than flying. When it runs, the roadrunner uses its long tail to change direction.

Pronghorn The pronghorn's colour enables it to hide in high grass. The pronghorn is the fastest animal in the American continent: it can run as fast as 60 km/hour.

Black-tailed Jackrabbit The black-tailed jackrabbit runs very fast and can jump as high as 3 metres. The black-tailed jackrabbit eats grass and sometimes cactus.

Grizzly The grizzly enjoys fishing: it catches fish with its claws. The grizzly can stand up on its hind legs: with its huge claws, it can be very imposing!

Moose The moose's antlers fall off every winter and grow back again the following spring. The moose is also known as the elk in Europe.

Raccoon The raccoon is very dexterous with its feet: it is able to pick up an object and turn it in all directions. The raccoon is a good swimmer and an excellent climber.

Skunk The skunk gives off a very unpleasant odour to defend itself. The skunk likes honey (and bees): stings do not appear to bother it!

Puma The puma is also called the cougar or the mountain lion. From a standing start, the puma is able to jump as high as 5 metres.

Bald Eagle The bald eagle lives on the waterside and feeds mainly on fish. When fishing, the bald eagle flies over the water and catches fish with its claws.

Bighorn sheep The bighorn sheep climbs rocks very quickly to protect itself from pumas and bears. The bighorn sheep's horns can weigh up to 14 kg.

Mountain Goat The mountain goat is very good at climbing rocks. The mountain goat has a long white coat, short black horns and a small beard!

Wolverine The wolverine looks like a small bear and it uses its long claws to climb and dig holes. The wolverine is small but very strong, which makes it very dangerous.

Polar Bear The polar bear is completely white: on the icefield, it is very difficult to spot it! The polar bear is a very good swimmer and it is even able to spend two minutes under the water.

Arctic Fox The Arctic fox is white in the winter and brown in the summer: this allows it to hide itself. When it sleeps, the Arctic fox puts its tail over its muzzle and feet to protect it from the cold.

Snowy Owl The snowy owl builds its nest on the ground and not in the trees. The snowy owl can look at its own back and turn its head round completely.

Seal Thanks to its moustache, the seal is able to sense the slightest movement in the water and find fish. A thick layer of fat protects the seal from the cold.

Walrus Even the polar bear is afraid of the walrus's large tusks! The walrus is able to plant its tusks in the icefield to pull itself out of the water.

Beluga The beluga is able to find the thinnest part on the icefield in order to break the ice and breathe. The beluga is also called the "white whale".

Animals of Asia

This is the list of all animals of Asia (and spoken facts) kids will have to discover in the app.

Tiger The tiger's stripes serve as camouflage. The tiger is a good swimmer.

Panda The panda eats bamboo. The panda likes to swing in the branches of trees.

Red panda The red panda is also called the little panda. The red panda is able to use its claws to climb down trees headfirst.

Elephant The Asian elephant is smaller than the African elephant. The Asian elephant has small ears.

Rhinoceros The Indian rhinoceros does not have a horn. The rhinoceros has very good hearing.

Orangutan The orangutan is the largest animal that lives in the trees. The orangutan lives on the island of Borneo. The orangutan makes nests to sleep in.

Proboscis monkey The nose of the proboscis monkey sometimes reaches as far down as its chin. The proboscis monkey is a good swimmer.

Red-crowned Crane The red-crowned crane is one of the largest birds in the world.

Snow leopard The snow leopard's thick fur protects it from the cold. The snow leopard has fur under its paws to protect them in the snow.

Saiga The nose of the saiga resembles a trunk.

Clouded leopard The clouded leopard has marks similar to clouds. The clouded leopard lives in the trees and leaps from branch to branch.

Camel The camel lives in the cold deserts and the mountains of Asia. The camel is able to survive for ten days without food or water.

Yak The yak has a long woollen coat to protect it from the cold.

Gharial The gharial is a crocodile with a very long narrow snout.

Tapir The Mayalan tapir likes swimming. The Malayan tapir has a large white mark on its back.

Water buffalo The water buffalo lives in marshes. The water buffalo spends plenty of time in the water to protect itself from the heat and from insects.

Pangolin The pangolin eats insects.

Peafowl When the peafowl unfurls its feathers, it is said that it is making a wheel.

Sun bear The sun bear likes to sleep on branches in the sun. The sun bear is the smallest bear.

Caracal The caracal sometimes catches several birds at the same time. The caracal has very good hearing thanks to its long ears.

Hornbill The hornbill's casque allows it to sing very loudly.

Langur In India, langurs are often found in towns. The langur eats leaves, flowers and fruit.

Python The python is able to eat animals much larger than itself. The python is a very good swimmer.

	Tarsier The tarsier's has suction pads at the tip of its long fingers allowing it to hold on to things. The tarsier does not know how to walk: it leaps from branch to branch.

Animals of Oceania

This is the list of all animals of Oceania (and spoken facts) kids will have to discover in the app.

Echidna When it wants to hide, the echidna burrows into the ground. The mother echidna has a pouch on its tummy in which it keeps its egg.

Kiwi The kiwi lives in a burrow or in a tree trunk. The kiwi lives at night and does not know how to fly.

Bat The bat sleeps upside down. The bat carries its baby attached to its tummy.

Cassowary The cassowray has a helmet on its head that allows it to cut a passage through the forest. It is the father cassowary that sits on the eggs and takes care of the babies.

Ibis The ibis uses its long sharp beak to catch its food. Above all, the ibis eats insects, but sometimes also prawns or fish.

Red crab The red crab lives in the jungle but returns to the sea to lay its eggs. During the dry season, the red crab hibernates underground.

Green turtle The green turtle returns to the beach where it was born to lay its eggs. The green turtle is able to spend 3 hours underwater without breathing.

Humpback whale The song of each whale is different. When it is born, a baby whale is as heavy as a car!

Dolphin The dolphin is very inquisitive and loves to play. Dolphins live in groups to hunt and defend themselves.

Dugong The dugong grazes on grass at the bottom of the sea. The dugong is very shy: it hides during the day and eats at night.

Manta ray The manta ray has two horns in front of its mouth which help it to catch its food. The manta ray's large fins give the impression that it is flying through the water.

Dingo The dingo is a wild dog that does not bark but howls like a wolf. The dingo sometimes attacks flocks of sheep.

Sea lion The sea lion barks like a dog. The sea lion is an excellent swimmer, but it can also run very fast on land.

Monitor lizard The monitor lizard runs very fast, sometimes standing up. Some monitor lizards are able to use their tail to stand up.

Saltwater crocodile The saltwater crocodile can swim in the sea or in rivers. The saltwater crocodile has to come up to the surface of the water to breathe.

Kangaroo The kangaroo moves around by hopping very high and very far. The mother kangaroo keeps her baby in her pouch for several months.

Emu The emu cannot fly: its wings are too small. The father emu turns the eggs over regularly to keep them warm.

Wombat The wombat looks like a small bear. The wombat burrows galleries to protect itself from the heat.

Tasmanian devil The ears of the Tasmanian devil turn red when it is angry. The Tasmanian devil has a huge jaw and very sharp teeth.

Koala The koala only sets foot on the ground when it has to change trees. The koala does not drink: its water comes from the eucalyptus leaves it eats.

Cuscus In the daytime, the cuscus hides among the branches. When it feels threatened, the cuscus gives off a terrible smell to defend itself.

Platypus The platypus uses its bill-shaped muzzle to search for food at the bottom of rivers. The platypus lays eggs, but the babies drink the milk which flows from its coat.

Frill-necked lizard When the frill-necked lizard is angry, it opens its mouth wide and spreads its frill. When it wants to escape, the frill-necked lizard runs upright on its rear legs.

	Great white shark Le requin peut sentir une goutte de sang à plusieurs kilomètres de distance. Certains requins peuvent avoir plus de trois mille dents sur plusieurs rangées.

Animals of Africa

This is the list of all animals of Africa (and spoken facts) kids will have to discover in the app.

Lion The lion has a mane. The lioness hunts, but it is the lion that eats first.

Meerkat The meerkat stands on its rear legs so that it can keep an eye on the surrounding area. While one meerkat burrows a hole, the others stand guard.

Lioness Lionesses hunt in a group to catch antelope. Lionesses sleep during the day and hunt at nightfall.

Cheetah The cheetah is the fastest animal in the world. The cheetah is fast, but it tires very quickly.

Hyena With its powerful jaws the hyena is able to eat an elephant's bones. A pack of hyena is able to hunt a lion and steal its food.

Ostrich The ostrich is the largest bird in the world and lays the largest egg. The ostrich does not fly but uses it long legs to run very fast.

Okapi The okapi's tongue is so large that it is able to clean its ears with it! The okapi has very good hearing thanks to its big ears.

Elephant The elephant is the largest animal after the whale. The elephant uses its trunk to catch food.

Zebra Each zebra has different stripes. Zebras use their hooves to defend themselves against lions.

Wildebeest The wildebeest is able to run 5 minutes after it is born. During the dry season, wildebeest migrate in large groups to find water and grass.

Giraffe The giraffe's long neck allows it to eat leaves at the top of trees. The giraffe sleeps very little and generally does so standing up.

Rhinoceros The rhinoceros has very poor eyesight, but it hears very well. When it is frightened, a rhinoceros charges.

Hippopotamus During the daytime, the hippopotamus rests in the water, and at night time, it comes out of the water to graze. The hippopotamus gets angry very quickly: therefore it is very dangerous.

Crocodile The crocodile is able to leap up in the air to catch a bird. Crocodiles can survive without food for several months.

Springbok When it runs, the springbok jumps like a spring. Only a leopard is able to catch a springbok when it is running.

Greater koudou The male has horns, but not the female. The greater koudou does not run very fast.

Dromedary The dromedary has just one hump. The dromedary can survive without water for three weeks.

Fennec fox The fennec fox's large ears help it to keep cool. The fennec fox has hairs below its paws so that it does not slip on the sand.

Cobra Some cobras are able to spit venom into their enemies' eyes. When it is angry, a cobra's neck swells to make it look bigger.

Oryx The oryx needs very little water to survive. The oryx's large horns help it to defend itself against lions.

Gorilla The gorilla is too heavy to climb trees. The gorilla beats its chest to frighten its enemies.

Chimpanzee The chimpanzee is very intelligent: it knows how to break nuts with stones and catch ants with a stick. The chimpanzee's hand has five fingers and nails just like us.

Baboon The baboon has a snout similar to that of a dog. The baboon is able to hunt small prey such as hare.

	Pink flamingo The pink flamingo sleeps standing up on one or two legs. The pink flamingo's uses its beak to catch prawns in the mud.