Feathers predate birds.
Birds evolved from a small raptor like theropod.
In 1941 Richard Owen said that the dinosaurs were almost hot blooded.
I also discovered the only complete Brontosaurus skull.
It’s very simple why kids are crazy about dinosaurs — dinosaurs are nature’s Special Effects. They are the only real dragons. Kids love dragons. It’s not just being weirdly shaped and being able to eat Buicks. It’s that they are real.
Stegosaurus was common only on well drained, dry soil.