Dinosaurs (from Greek: δεινός terrible or potent, and σαύρα lizard) are a diverse group of animals that were the dominant terrestrial vertebrates for over 160 million years, from the late Triassic period (about 230 million years ago) until the end of the Cretaceous (about 65 million years ago), when the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event led to the extinction of most dinosaur species at the close of the Mesozoic era.
The fossil record indicates that birds evolved within theropod dinosaurs during the Jurassic period. Some of them survived the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event, including the ancestors of all modern birds. Consequently, in modern classification systems, birds are considered a type of dinosaur—the only group which survived to the present day.
Dinosaurs are a diverse and varied group of animals; birds, at over 9,000 species, are the most diverse group of vertebrate besides perciform fish. Paleontologists have identified over 500 distinct genera and more than 1,000 different species of non-avian dinosaurs. Dinosaurs are represented on every continent by both extant species and fossil remains. Some dinosaurs are herbivorous, others carnivorous.
Many dinosaurs, including birds, have been bipedal, though many extinct groups were quadrupedal, and some were able to shift between these body postures. Many species possess elaborate display structures such as horns or crests, and some prehistoric groups developed even more elaborate skeletal modifications such as bony armor.
Avian dinosaurs have been the planet's dominant flying vertebrate since the extinction of the pterosaurs, and evidence suggests that all ancient dinosaurs built nests and laid eggs much as avian species do today. Although generally known for the large size of some species, most Mesozoic dinosaurs were human-sized or even smaller.
The term "dinosaur" was coined in 1842 by the English paleontologist Richard Owen, and derives from Greek δεινός (deinos) "terrible, powerful, wondrous, potent" + σαῦρος (sauros) "lizard".
Through the first half of the 20th century, most of the scientific community believed dinosaurs to have been sluggish, unintelligent cold-blooded animals. Most research conducted since the 1970s, however, has indicated that dinosaurs were active animals with elevated metabolisms and numerous adaptations for social interaction.
Since the first dinosaur fossils were recognized in the early 19th century, mounted fossil dinosaur skeletons or replicas have been major attractions at museums around the world, and dinosaurs have become a part of world culture. They have been featured in best-selling books and films such as Jurassic Park, and new discoveries are regularly covered by the media.
In informal speech, the word "dinosaur" is used to describe things that are impractically large, obsolete, or bound for extinction, reflecting the outdated view that dinosaurs were maladapted monsters of the ancient world.
lol yea. When he first put em among the dinosaurs, I was like wow...that's evil..living an entire lifetime without meeting another human being, but then the meteor came! lol
i wonder how he calculated the exact few seconds when the meteor hit...hah
@longhorndms He probably made a viewing portal the same way he saw Chucko taking the bribe, looked at about the right time (65MYA), and stepped the viewer around forward and backward in smaller intervals, narrowing down the uncertainty until he saw the meteor for himself.
@longhorndms he can travel through time, probably one of the first things he checked out, wouldn't be hard, figure out the estimated period and then narrow it down from there by traveling to those times.
wait,chucko was in return of the joker. then bonk was still alive(died in the movie while chucko lived), so i dont get it :(
Mathiaxzz 2 months ago
he was indirectly murdered...you know, for KIDS!
barbaro267 2 months ago
DEH ICE AGEEE
TheSilentOne50 3 months ago
So, who knows what got SuperGreatSphinx to start posting the dinosaur encyclopedia?
ShadowPhoenixKC 3 months ago
00:06 damn right
MrGurthanthoclops 3 months ago
Dinosaurs (from Greek: δεινός terrible or potent, and σαύρα lizard) are a diverse group of animals that were the dominant terrestrial vertebrates for over 160 million years, from the late Triassic period (about 230 million years ago) until the end of the Cretaceous (about 65 million years ago), when the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event led to the extinction of most dinosaur species at the close of the Mesozoic era.
SuperGreatSphinx 3 months ago
The fossil record indicates that birds evolved within theropod dinosaurs during the Jurassic period. Some of them survived the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event, including the ancestors of all modern birds. Consequently, in modern classification systems, birds are considered a type of dinosaur—the only group which survived to the present day.
SuperGreatSphinx 3 months ago
Dinosaurs are a diverse and varied group of animals; birds, at over 9,000 species, are the most diverse group of vertebrate besides perciform fish. Paleontologists have identified over 500 distinct genera and more than 1,000 different species of non-avian dinosaurs. Dinosaurs are represented on every continent by both extant species and fossil remains. Some dinosaurs are herbivorous, others carnivorous.
SuperGreatSphinx 3 months ago
Many dinosaurs, including birds, have been bipedal, though many extinct groups were quadrupedal, and some were able to shift between these body postures. Many species possess elaborate display structures such as horns or crests, and some prehistoric groups developed even more elaborate skeletal modifications such as bony armor.
SuperGreatSphinx 3 months ago
Avian dinosaurs have been the planet's dominant flying vertebrate since the extinction of the pterosaurs, and evidence suggests that all ancient dinosaurs built nests and laid eggs much as avian species do today. Although generally known for the large size of some species, most Mesozoic dinosaurs were human-sized or even smaller.
SuperGreatSphinx 3 months ago
The term "dinosaur" was coined in 1842 by the English paleontologist Richard Owen, and derives from Greek δεινός (deinos) "terrible, powerful, wondrous, potent" + σαῦρος (sauros) "lizard".
SuperGreatSphinx 3 months ago
Through the first half of the 20th century, most of the scientific community believed dinosaurs to have been sluggish, unintelligent cold-blooded animals. Most research conducted since the 1970s, however, has indicated that dinosaurs were active animals with elevated metabolisms and numerous adaptations for social interaction.
SuperGreatSphinx 3 months ago
Since the first dinosaur fossils were recognized in the early 19th century, mounted fossil dinosaur skeletons or replicas have been major attractions at museums around the world, and dinosaurs have become a part of world culture. They have been featured in best-selling books and films such as Jurassic Park, and new discoveries are regularly covered by the media.
SuperGreatSphinx 3 months ago
In informal speech, the word "dinosaur" is used to describe things that are impractically large, obsolete, or bound for extinction, reflecting the outdated view that dinosaurs were maladapted monsters of the ancient world.
SuperGreatSphinx 3 months ago
@SuperGreatSphinx then your mom is a dinosaur and btw nbc
Ne0MT 2 months ago
Lmao he's about to die and all he has to say is "Aw phooey"
sjp092 3 months ago
0:46 "Oh,fuuuuuuuuuuuuuu...!!!!"
that should make more sense
freedomphamtom3 3 months ago
batman coulda stopped that lol
batman - ಠ _ ಠ -asteroid- "goes back into space"
batman "yeah fuck off my planet now where that broad that wears a bikini thats into bondage?
inuyasha9454 4 months ago
Now THAT'S how you execute someone!
PolarPhantom 4 months ago
Lol he brought a light saber.
blues999 4 months ago 4
hehehe
iamalostchildofGod 4 months ago
I thought the dinosaurs died out because Peter Griffin touched himself at night.
fattybuccha72190 4 months ago
"do you know what killed the dinos?"
"uh no.."
"well chucko dose"
kiwininja100 4 months ago
To be honest if I saw a massive hunk of rock hurtling at my head, I don't think "Aw Phooey" would be the first thing to come to mind
BlackFalcon269 4 months ago
I hate time travelers!! They are destroying the timeline. I'm glad there are heroes to stop them.
lbsacris 4 months ago
I would answer his question but then Mr Freeze would be mad.
WindOfSolitude 4 months ago
"Oh, Phooey."
Rensune 4 months ago
*years earlier*
What Killed the Dinosaurs, Class?
Little Victor Fries: THE ICE AGE!!!!
cytorakdemon 4 months ago 4
Well at least it wasn't an ice age.
CHCHuser 4 months ago
aw fooey
DarthZob 5 months ago
@SmashLiX's you would If you were on a children's tv show.
Azraelean 5 months ago
you know if i was about to die, i wouldn't say aw phooey
SmashLiXs 5 months ago
"THE ICE AGE!"
YEEEAAAAAAHHH!
MrNauran 6 months ago
holy fuck that was an awesome line!
Michaelmyersrulz 6 months ago
No one seems to be mentioning about the F*CKING LIGHTSABER that Chucko has
morrisl123 6 months ago 5
Ah Crap :D
popo9008 8 months ago
They should have had one of the clown minions actually say "DEH ICE AGE!", just to be funny.
PhrostReaper 10 months ago
time travel is cruel
SmashLiXs 1 year ago
Do you know why nobody dislikes this video?
...
Well Chucko does.
Momentum139 1 year ago
The Joker would have found that hilarious.
mathislimitless 1 year ago 4
This what I love about JLU. Everyone starts using their powers to do REALLY dark stuff...
Wh3nYour3Strang3 1 year ago
I love his reaction to seeing the meteor - "Oh, phooey."
RobinHood3000 1 year ago 7
DEH ICE AGE!!!
Someone had to.
Wh3nYour3Strang3 1 year ago 79
@Wh3nYour3Strang3 You beat me to it
MrGTARULES 5 months ago
@Wh3nYour3Strang3 THANK YOU!!! i was afraid i had to do it lol
spidermanforever1 4 months ago
darth maul much
creamydinkly 3 years ago 4
what series of batman is that
neeshu30 3 years ago
Its from the Justice Leauge Unlimated, Season 3, Episode 313: The Once and Future Thing
longhorndms 3 years ago 8
@neeshu30 Batman Beyond
milleniumsamurai 4 months ago
AW that's just great. Thanks for uploading :)
rainbeos 3 years ago 6
No problem. I am glad you liked it :)
longhorndms 3 years ago 3
XD I love that scene even though it's sad he dies
edward18517 3 years ago 17
lol yea. When he first put em among the dinosaurs, I was like wow...that's evil..living an entire lifetime without meeting another human being, but then the meteor came! lol
i wonder how he calculated the exact few seconds when the meteor hit...hah
longhorndms 3 years ago 10
yeah, I'm sure he could have survived the dinosaurs =) but the meteor, even Superman might have some trouble
edward18517 3 years ago 5
@longhorndms He probably made a viewing portal the same way he saw Chucko taking the bribe, looked at about the right time (65MYA), and stepped the viewer around forward and backward in smaller intervals, narrowing down the uncertainty until he saw the meteor for himself.
GreatLimmick 5 months ago
@longhorndms he can travel through time, probably one of the first things he checked out, wouldn't be hard, figure out the estimated period and then narrow it down from there by traveling to those times.
SirTimbo 3 months ago
Wtf booooooooom lol
yeaps300 3 years ago