Dinosaurs, the giant reptiles that ruled the Earth millions of years ago, ranged in amazing diversity from the gigantic Tyrannosaurus Rex to the nimble Velociraptor. They lived during the Mesozoic Era, from about 230 to 66 million years ago, and were wiped out by a meteorite impact. Their fossils tell the story of life in an ancient world, a world of wonder and power that continues to capture our imagination.