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'''Dinosaurs''' ([[Greek]]: δεινός (ΙΡΑ: /dɛinos/) and σαύρος (/sauɾos/); ''terrible lizard'') were [[reptile|reptilian]] creatures which are now generally believed to be extinct.

'''Dinosaurs''' ([[Greek]]: δεινός (ΙΡΑ: /dɛinos/) and σαύρος (/sauɾos/); ''terrible lizard'') were [[reptile|reptilian]] creatures. Most groups of dinosaurs are now extinct, with the important exception of [[birds]], which belong to the Therapod group of dinosaurs.

Τhey are known for their large size, although some species weighed just a few ounces.

Τhey are known for their large size, although some species weighed just a few ounces, as do many modern birds.

Τhe word ''dinosaur'' was coined in 1841 by [[Richard Owen]]<ref>Grigg, Russell, [http://creationontheweb.com/content/view/1956/ Dinosaurs and dragons: stamping on the legends], ''Creation''

Τhe word ''dinosaur'' was coined in 1841 by [[Richard Owen]]<ref>Grigg, Russell, [http://creationontheweb.com/content/view/1956/ Dinosaurs and dragons: stamping on the legends], ''Creation''

14(3):10–14, June 1992</ref>, from the Greek words for "terrible lizard", and reflected the creatures' large size and fearsome appearance to the early paleontologists.

14(3):10–14, June 1992</ref>, from the Greek words for "terrible lizard", and reflected the creatures' large size and fearsome appearance to the early paleontologists.