Frequently Asked Questions

Prehistoric Era is an educational website for exploring dinosaurs, prehistoric life, fossils, and Earth's history.

Use the search page to look up species by name, scientific name, period, or classification. Open a result to explore the available details.

We aim to provide useful, evidence-based information, but paleontology is an active field and interpretations can change with new discoveries. Content may be incomplete or out of date, so verify important information with current research. Read our disclaimer for more.

Some dinosaur location maps use Photon to turn a place name into map coordinates. The place-name query is sent to that third-party service, which has its own terms and privacy practices. More details are in our privacy policy.

The public browsing and search pages are available without signing in. Sign-in is for account features and restricted areas; account access may only be available to users who have been provided credentials.

Use the theme control in the site navigation to choose a light, dark, or system appearance. Your choice is saved in your browser's local storage.

Send us a message through the contact form. Include the page or dinosaur you are asking about and enough detail for us to understand the issue.