[
  {
    "name": "Tyrannosaurus Rex",
    "pronunciation": "tie-RAN-oh-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Tyrant Lizard King",
    "family": "Tyrannosauridae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 8000,
    "lengthMeters": 12.0,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "The 'King of the Dinosaurs' possessed the strongest bite force of any land animal in history. Its massive skull was balanced by a heavy tail, and its forward-facing eyes provided excellent depth perception for hunting. Despite its tiny arms, it was a highly efficient apex predator.",
    "imagePath": "assets/trex.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Albertosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "al-BERT-oh-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Alberta Lizard",
    "family": "Tyrannosauridae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 2500,
    "lengthMeters": 9.0,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "A smaller, faster relative of the T-Rex that lived several million years earlier. Fossil evidence suggests that Albertosaurus may have hunted in packs, making them incredibly dangerous social predators. They possessed serrated teeth designed for slicing through flesh with ease.",
    "imagePath": "assets/albertosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Tarbosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "TAR-bo-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Alarming Lizard",
    "family": "Tyrannosauridae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 5000,
    "lengthMeters": 10.0,
    "region": "Asia (Mongolia)",
    "description": "Essentially the Asian counterpart to the T-Rex, Tarbosaurus ruled the humid floodplains of what is now the Gobi Desert. It had the smallest arms of any large tyrannosaurid relative to its body size. Its massive jaws were capable of crushing the bones of large long-necked dinosaurs.",
    "imagePath": "assets/tarbosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Triceratops",
    "pronunciation": "tri-SER-a-tops",
    "meaning": "Three-horned face",
    "family": "Ceratopsidae",
    "classification": "Ceratopsian",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Quadrupedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 12000,
    "lengthMeters": 9.0,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "One of the most recognizable dinosaurs, Triceratops used its three horns and massive bony frill for defense and social display. It grazed on low-lying vegetation and likely lived in large herds. Fossils often show battle scars on their frills from encounters with T-Rex.",
    "imagePath": "assets/triceratops.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Styracosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "sty-RAK-oh-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Spiked Lizard",
    "family": "Ceratopsidae",
    "classification": "Ceratopsian",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Quadrupedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 3000,
    "lengthMeters": 5.5,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "Characterized by a spectacular frill lined with long, sharp spikes and a single massive horn on its nose. It was a smaller but more visually intimidating relative of the Triceratops. Scientists believe its spikes were primarily used to attract mates and intimidate rivals.",
    "imagePath": "assets/styracosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Pachyrhinosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "PAK-ee-RI-no-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Thick-nosed Lizard",
    "family": "Ceratopsidae",
    "classification": "Ceratopsian",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Quadrupedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 4000,
    "lengthMeters": 8.0,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "Instead of horns, this ceratopsian had a massive, flat bony boss on its nose. It likely used this thick 'battering ram' for shoving matches within the herd. It lived in the cold northern regions of Alaska and Canada, suggesting it was a very hardy species.",
    "imagePath": "assets/pachyrhinosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Spinosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "SPINE-oh-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Spine Lizard",
    "family": "Spinosauridae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal/Semi-aquatic",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 7000,
    "lengthMeters": 15.0,
    "region": "North Africa",
    "description": "The largest carnivorous dinosaur ever discovered, even longer than T-Rex. It was a specialized river hunter with a crocodile-like snout and a massive sail on its back that may have been used for temperature regulation or display. Recent evidence suggests it was an excellent swimmer.",
    "imagePath": "assets/spinosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Baryonyx",
    "pronunciation": "BARE-ee-ON-iks",
    "meaning": "Heavy Claw",
    "family": "Spinosauridae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Early Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 1700,
    "lengthMeters": 9.5,
    "region": "Europe",
    "description": "A fish-eating specialist with a long snout and a massive 12-inch thumb claw used to spear fish from riverbanks. It was the first theropod found with fish scales in its stomach. Its neck was less 'S' shaped than other theropods, allowing for quick strikes into water.",
    "imagePath": "assets/baryonyx.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Suchomimus",
    "pronunciation": "SOO-ko-MY-mus",
    "meaning": "Crocodile Mimic",
    "family": "Spinosauridae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Early Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 3000,
    "lengthMeters": 11.0,
    "region": "Africa",
    "description": "A giant relative of Baryonyx that lived in the lush river deltas of ancient Sahara. It had a very low sail over its hips and over 100 teeth designed for gripping slippery prey. Its name comes from its striking resemblance to modern-day gharials and crocodiles.",
    "imagePath": "assets/suchomimus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Stegosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "STEG-oh-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Roofed Lizard",
    "family": "Stegosauridae",
    "classification": "Thyreophora",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Quadrupedal",
    "period": "Late Jurassic",
    "periodIndex": 1,
    "weightKg": 3000,
    "lengthMeters": 9.0,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "Famous for the kite-shaped bony plates along its back, which were filled with blood vessels and likely used for display. Its tail featured four long spikes, known as a 'thagomizer,' which could deliver lethal blows to attackers. Its brain was famously the size of a walnut.",
    "imagePath": "assets/stegosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Kentrosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "KEN-tro-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Spiky Lizard",
    "family": "Stegosauridae",
    "classification": "Thyreophora",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Quadrupedal",
    "period": "Late Jurassic",
    "periodIndex": 1,
    "weightKg": 700,
    "lengthMeters": 4.5,
    "region": "Africa (Tanzania)",
    "description": "A smaller, spikier African relative of the Stegosaurus. Instead of large plates, its back was covered in long, sharp spines from the mid-section to the tail. These spikes made it a very difficult target for predators like Giraffatitan-era carnivores.",
    "imagePath": "assets/kentrosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Brachiosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "BRAK-ee-oh-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Arm Lizard",
    "family": "Brachiosauridae",
    "classification": "Sauropod",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Quadrupedal",
    "period": "Late Jurassic",
    "periodIndex": 1,
    "weightKg": 58000,
    "lengthMeters": 21.0,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "One of the tallest dinosaurs, Brachiosaurus had longer front legs than back legs, giving it a permanent upward-sloping stance. This allowed it to browse on the highest conifer trees that other sauropods couldn't reach. It likely traveled in herds for protection.",
    "imagePath": "assets/brachiosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Giraffatitan",
    "pronunciation": "jih-RAF-ah-TY-tan",
    "meaning": "Giraffe Titan",
    "family": "Brachiosauridae",
    "classification": "Sauropod",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Quadrupedal",
    "period": "Late Jurassic",
    "periodIndex": 1,
    "weightKg": 37000,
    "lengthMeters": 23.0,
    "region": "Africa",
    "description": "An African relative of Brachiosaurus that was once thought to be the same species. It is famous for being one of the largest dinosaurs ever found in a nearly complete state. Its neck could reach heights of over 40 feet, making it the ultimate high-altitude grazer.",
    "imagePath": "assets/giraffatitan.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Argentinosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "AR-jen-TEEN-oh-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Argentina Lizard",
    "family": "Titanosauridae",
    "classification": "Sauropod",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Quadrupedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 77000,
    "lengthMeters": 35.0,
    "region": "South America",
    "description": "Arguably the heaviest land animal to ever live. Because of its immense size, an adult Argentinosaurus was almost immune to predation. It required massive amounts of vegetation daily to maintain its body weight and likely moved very slowly to conserve energy.",
    "imagePath": "assets/argentinosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Dreadnoughtus",
    "pronunciation": "DRED-nawt-us",
    "meaning": "Fear Nothing",
    "family": "Titanosauridae",
    "classification": "Sauropod",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Quadrupedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 59000,
    "lengthMeters": 26.0,
    "region": "South America",
    "description": "A titanosaur with an incredibly thick, muscular tail that it could use like a defensive weapon. It was named after the 'Dreadnought' battleships because its size rendered it virtually invincible against predators. It is one of the most complete giant sauropods ever found.",
    "imagePath": "assets/dreadnoughtus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Parasaurolophus",
    "pronunciation": "PAR-ah-SORE-ol-oh-fus",
    "meaning": "Near Crested Lizard",
    "family": "Hadrosauridae",
    "classification": "Hadrosaur",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal/Quadrupedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 2500,
    "lengthMeters": 10.0,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "A duck-billed dinosaur famous for its long, hollow, curved head crest. Scientists believe air was pumped through this crest to create low-frequency calls that could travel for miles across the forest. It was an social animal that lived in large, complex herds.",
    "imagePath": "assets/parasaurolophus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Corythosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "ko-RITH-oh-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Helmet Lizard",
    "family": "Hadrosauridae",
    "classification": "Hadrosaur",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal/Quadrupedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 3000,
    "lengthMeters": 9.0,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "Possessed a circular, plate-like crest on its head that resembled a Corinthian helmet. This crest was hollow and connected to the nasal passages, functioning as a resonance chamber for loud vocalizations. It was a peaceful grazer with hundreds of teeth for grinding plants.",
    "imagePath": "assets/corythosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Edmontosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "ed-MON-toe-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Edmonton Lizard",
    "family": "Hadrosauridae",
    "classification": "Hadrosaur",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal/Quadrupedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 4000,
    "lengthMeters": 12.0,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "One of the few dinosaurs for which we have 'mummified' skin impressions. It had no crest on its head but likely possessed a fleshy comb like a rooster. It was a highly successful species that lived in vast numbers, providing a primary food source for T-Rex.",
    "imagePath": "assets/edmontosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Velociraptor",
    "pronunciation": "vel-OSS-ih-RAP-tor",
    "meaning": "Swift Robber",
    "family": "Dromaeosauridae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 15,
    "lengthMeters": 2.0,
    "region": "Asia (Mongolia)",
    "description": "Roughly the size of a large turkey and covered in feathers, the Velociraptor was a highly intelligent pack hunter. It was equipped with a large, retractable sickle claw on each foot used to pierce the vital organs of its prey. It lived in the arid desert environments of the Gobi.",
    "imagePath": "assets/velociraptor.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Deinonychus",
    "pronunciation": "die-NON-ih-kus",
    "meaning": "Terrible Claw",
    "family": "Dromaeosauridae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Early Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 73,
    "lengthMeters": 3.4,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "The dinosaur that changed our understanding of dinosaurs as active, warm-blooded animals. It was much larger than its relative Velociraptor and had a rigid tail used for balance while jumping. It is famous for its large, curved claws used for slashing at much larger prey.",
    "imagePath": "assets/deinonychus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Utahraptor",
    "pronunciation": "YOO-tah-RAP-tor",
    "meaning": "Utah's Robber",
    "family": "Dromaeosauridae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Early Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 500,
    "lengthMeters": 7.0,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "The largest and heaviest raptor ever discovered. Its sickle claws were nearly 10 inches long, making it a terrifying predator that could take down almost any contemporary dinosaur. It was built with heavy bones and powerful muscles, prioritizing strength over the speed of smaller raptors.",
    "imagePath": "assets/utahraptor.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Allosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "AL-oh-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Different Lizard",
    "family": "Allosauridae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Late Jurassic",
    "periodIndex": 1,
    "weightKg": 2000,
    "lengthMeters": 9.5,
    "region": "North America / Europe",
    "description": "The 'Lion of the Jurassic' was the most common large predator of its time. It had distinctive crests above its eyes and jaws that could open incredibly wide. While its bite was weaker than a T-Rex's, it used its skull like an axe to weaken prey through blood loss.",
    "imagePath": "assets/allosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Saurophaganax",
    "pronunciation": "SORE-oh-FAG-ah-naks",
    "meaning": "Lizard-Eating Master",
    "family": "Allosauridae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Late Jurassic",
    "periodIndex": 1,
    "weightKg": 3000,
    "lengthMeters": 10.5,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "An extremely large and rare relative of Allosaurus that lived at the very end of the Jurassic. It was the absolute apex predator of its ecosystem, often competing with Allosaurus and Ceratosaurus. Some paleontologists consider it to be the largest predator of the Jurassic period.",
    "imagePath": "assets/saurophaganax.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Coelophysis",
    "pronunciation": "SEE-low-FIE-sis",
    "meaning": "Hollow Form",
    "family": "Coelophysidae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Late Triassic",
    "periodIndex": 0,
    "weightKg": 20,
    "lengthMeters": 3.0,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "One of the earliest known dinosaurs, Coelophysis was a slender, agile hunter built for speed. Its hollow bones and long tail made it incredibly light, allowing it to chase down small reptiles and early mammals. Thousands of their fossils were famously found together at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico.",
    "imagePath": "assets/coelophysis.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Dilophosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "die-LOAF-oh-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Double Crested Lizard",
    "family": "Dilophosauridae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Early Jurassic",
    "periodIndex": 1,
    "weightKg": 400,
    "lengthMeters": 7.0,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "Easily identified by the two thin, bony crests on its head used for social display. Despite its movie fame, it did not spit venom or have a neck frill. It was actually a large, powerful predator that likely sat at the top of the Early Jurassic food chain.",
    "imagePath": "assets/dilophosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Carnotaurus",
    "pronunciation": "CAR-no-TORE-us",
    "meaning": "Meat-Eating Bull",
    "family": "Abelisauridae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 1350,
    "lengthMeters": 8.0,
    "region": "South America",
    "description": "A unique predator from Argentina with two distinct bull-like horns and the shortest arms of any large theropod. It was built for high-speed sprinting and likely had specialized neck muscles for quick, snapping bites. Skin impressions show it was covered in small bony bumps.",
    "imagePath": "assets/carnotaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Majungasaurus",
    "pronunciation": "mah-JOONG-ah-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Mahajanga Lizard",
    "family": "Abelisauridae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 1100,
    "lengthMeters": 7.0,
    "region": "Africa (Madagascar)",
    "description": "A short-snouted apex predator that ruled the island of Madagascar. It had very short, stocky legs and a single small horn on its forehead. It is famously one of the few dinosaurs for which there is direct fossil evidence of cannibalism, as tooth marks from its own species have been found.",
    "imagePath": "assets/majungasaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Ankylosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "an-KIE-loh-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Fused Lizard",
    "family": "Ankylosauridae",
    "classification": "Ankylosaur",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Quadrupedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 6000,
    "lengthMeters": 8.0,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "The ultimate 'living tank.' Its entire upper body was covered in thick bony plates and its eyelids were even protected by bone. Its tail ended in a heavy club capable of breaking a predator's bones. Only its soft underbelly was vulnerable to attack.",
    "imagePath": "assets/ankylosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Euoplocephalus",
    "pronunciation": "YOO-oh-plo-SEF-ah-lus",
    "meaning": "Well-Armored Head",
    "family": "Ankylosauridae",
    "classification": "Ankylosaur",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Quadrupedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 2500,
    "lengthMeters": 6.0,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "A very common armored dinosaur that lived alongside T-Rex and Triceratops. It was smaller than Ankylosaurus but had more dramatic armor spikes and horns on its head. It possessed complex nasal passages that may have been used for vocalization or cooling air.",
    "imagePath": "assets/euoplocephalus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Therizinosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "THER-ih-ZINE-oh-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Scythe Lizard",
    "family": "Therizinosauridae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 5000,
    "lengthMeters": 10.0,
    "region": "Asia (Mongolia)",
    "description": "One of the strangest dinosaurs ever found, this theropod evolved to eat plants. It possessed the longest claws of any animal in history, reaching up to 3 feet in length. It likely used these 'scythes' to pull down tree branches and defend itself from Tarbosaurus.",
    "imagePath": "assets/therizinosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Deinocheirus",
    "pronunciation": "DIE-no-KIRE-us",
    "meaning": "Terrible Hand",
    "family": "Deinocheiridae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Omnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 6400,
    "lengthMeters": 11.0,
    "region": "Asia (Mongolia)",
    "description": "A giant, hump-backed ornithomimosaur that looked like a cross between a duck and a bear. It had 8-foot-long arms and a toothless beak for eating aquatic plants and fish. It was a massive, slow-moving creature that was perfectly adapted to life in wetlands.",
    "imagePath": "assets/deinocheirus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Iguanodon",
    "pronunciation": "ig-WAN-oh-don",
    "meaning": "Iguana Tooth",
    "family": "Iguanodontidae",
    "classification": "Ornithopod",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal/Quadrupedal",
    "period": "Early Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 3000,
    "lengthMeters": 10.0,
    "region": "Europe / Asia",
    "description": "The second dinosaur ever named by science. It is most famous for its large thumb spike, which was originally thought to be a horn on its nose. It was a highly successful herbivore that could switch between walking on two legs and four legs.",
    "imagePath": "assets/iguanodon.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Ouranosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "oo-RAH-no-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Brave Lizard",
    "family": "Iguanodontidae",
    "classification": "Ornithopod",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal/Quadrupedal",
    "period": "Early Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 2200,
    "lengthMeters": 8.0,
    "region": "Africa (Niger)",
    "description": "A relative of Iguanodon that possessed a tall sail along its back, supported by long bony spines. This sail was likely used for heat regulation or as a social display to attract mates. It lived in a semi-aquatic environment alongside the giant predator Spinosaurus.",
    "imagePath": "assets/ouranosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Pachycephalosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "PACK-ee-SEF-ah-low-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Thick-Headed Lizard",
    "family": "Pachycephalosauridae",
    "classification": "Pachycephalosaur",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 450,
    "lengthMeters": 4.5,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "The 'bone-head' dinosaur possessed a solid dome of bone on its skull that was up to 10 inches thick. This dome was surrounded by bony knobs and spikes for protection. It likely used its head for shoving matches and social combat within its group.",
    "imagePath": "assets/pachycephalosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Stygimoloch",
    "pronunciation": "STIJ-ih-MO-lok",
    "meaning": "Demon from the River Styx",
    "family": "Pachycephalosauridae",
    "classification": "Pachycephalosaur",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 80,
    "lengthMeters": 3.0,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "A close relative of Pachycephalosaurus that had a smaller head dome but much longer spikes at the back of its head. Some paleontologists believe it may actually be a juvenile version of Pachycephalosaurus, though the dramatic horn arrangement remains its most famous feature.",
    "imagePath": "assets/stygimoloch.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Quetzalcoatlus",
    "pronunciation": "KWET-zal-ko-AT-lus",
    "meaning": "Feathered Serpent God",
    "family": "Azhdarchidae",
    "classification": "Pterosaur",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal/Aerial",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 250,
    "lengthMeters": 11.0,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "One of the largest known flying animals of all time, Quetzalcoatlus had a wingspan comparable to a small airplane. On the ground, it stood as tall as a modern giraffe and likely hunted small dinosaurs by stalking them on foot. Its long, toothless beak was a precision tool for snatching up prey.",
    "imagePath": "assets/quetzalcoatlus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Pteranodon",
    "pronunciation": "ter-AN-oh-don",
    "meaning": "Winged and Toothless",
    "family": "Pteranodontidae",
    "classification": "Pterosaur",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Aerial",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 35,
    "lengthMeters": 6.0,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "The most famous of the pterosaurs, recognized by the long bony crest on the back of its head. Despite its large wingspan, it was incredibly light to facilitate flight over the Western Interior Seaway. It behaved much like a modern albatross, soaring for miles over the ocean to scoop up fish.",
    "imagePath": "assets/pteranodon.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Mosasaurus",
    "pronunciation": "MO-zah-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Meuse River Lizard",
    "family": "Mosasauridae",
    "classification": "Marine Reptile",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Aquatic",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 15000,
    "lengthMeters": 17.0,
    "region": "Global (Oceans)",
    "description": "The apex predator of the Cretaceous oceans, Mosasaurus was more closely related to modern monitor lizards and snakes than to dinosaurs. It possessed a second set of teeth in the roof of its mouth to ensure no prey could escape. It breathed air and likely gave birth to live young in the open sea.",
    "imagePath": "assets/mosasaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Plesiosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "PLEE-zee-oh-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Near Lizard",
    "family": "Plesiosauridae",
    "classification": "Marine Reptile",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Aquatic",
    "period": "Early Jurassic",
    "periodIndex": 1,
    "weightKg": 450,
    "lengthMeters": 3.5,
    "region": "Europe",
    "description": "A classic marine reptile with a broad body, short tail, and four large flippers that it used to 'fly' through the water. Its long, flexible neck allowed it to strike at schools of fish with snake-like speed. It is the creature most often associated with the mythical Loch Ness Monster.",
    "imagePath": "assets/plesiosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Ichthyosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "IK-thee-oh-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Fish Lizard",
    "family": "Ichthyosauridae",
    "classification": "Marine Reptile",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Aquatic",
    "period": "Early Jurassic",
    "periodIndex": 1,
    "weightKg": 90,
    "lengthMeters": 2.0,
    "region": "Europe / Asia",
    "description": "Looking remarkably like a modern dolphin, Ichthyosaurus was a marvel of convergent evolution. It possessed enormous eyes protected by bony rings to help it hunt in the dark, deep waters of the Jurassic. It was built for high-speed swimming and likely hunted squid and small fish.",
    "imagePath": "assets/ichthyosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Cryolophosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "KRY-oh-LOAF-oh-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Frozen Crested Lizard",
    "family": "Dilophosauridae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Early Jurassic",
    "periodIndex": 1,
    "weightKg": 460,
    "lengthMeters": 6.5,
    "region": "Antarctica",
    "description": "Nicknamed 'Elvisaurus' due to the unusual forward-facing crest on its head that resembles a 1950s pompadour hairstyle. It was the first carnivorous dinosaur discovered in Antarctica, which was much warmer and forested during the Jurassic. It was a dominant predator in its cool, high-latitude environment.",
    "imagePath": "assets/cryolophosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Leaellynasaura",
    "pronunciation": "lay-EL-in-ah-SORE-ah",
    "meaning": "Leaellyn's Lizard",
    "family": "Ornithopod",
    "classification": "Ornithopod",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Early Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 10,
    "lengthMeters": 2.0,
    "region": "Australia",
    "description": "A small, polar dinosaur adapted to the extreme conditions of ancient Australia, which was then located within the Antarctic Circle. It had exceptionally large eyes and brain lobes, which likely helped it remain active during the months of total winter darkness. Its tail was one of the longest relative to its body size.",
    "imagePath": "assets/leaellynasaura.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Australovenator",
    "pronunciation": "OSS-trah-low-VEN-ah-tor",
    "meaning": "Southern Hunter",
    "family": "Megaraptoridae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 500,
    "lengthMeters": 6.0,
    "region": "Australia",
    "description": "Nicknamed 'Banjo,' this was Australia's most complete carnivorous dinosaur discovery. It was a lean and extremely fast predator, often described as the 'cheetah' of the Cretaceous. It was equipped with three large, sharp claws on each hand used for grappling with and dispatching prey.",
    "imagePath": "assets/australovenator.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Muttaburrasaurus",
    "pronunciation": "MUT-ah-BUR-ah-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Muttaburra Lizard",
    "family": "Iguanodontidae",
    "classification": "Ornithopod",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal/Quadrupedal",
    "period": "Early Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 2800,
    "lengthMeters": 8.0,
    "region": "Australia",
    "description": "A large, robust herbivore known for the unusual hollow chamber on its snout. This bony bump may have been used to produce loud, resonating bellows or to improve its sense of smell. It is one of the most famous dinosaurs discovered in the Australian Outback.",
    "imagePath": "assets/muttaburrasaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Amargasaurus",
    "pronunciation": "ah-MAR-gah-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "La Amarga Lizard",
    "family": "Dicraeosauridae",
    "classification": "Sauropod",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Quadrupedal",
    "period": "Early Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 2600,
    "lengthMeters": 10.0,
    "region": "South America",
    "description": "A highly unusual sauropod with two rows of tall, thin spines running down its neck and back. These spines may have supported a sail or stood as bare, defensive spikes to protect against predators. It was significantly smaller than most sauropods but was one of the most visually striking.",
    "imagePath": "assets/amargasaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Microraptor",
    "pronunciation": "MY-kro-RAP-tor",
    "meaning": "Small Thief",
    "family": "Dromaeosauridae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Aerial/Arboreal",
    "period": "Early Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 1,
    "lengthMeters": 0.8,
    "region": "Asia (China)",
    "description": "A remarkable four-winged dinosaur that provides a key link between dinosaurs and birds. It had long feathers on both its arms and legs, allowing it to glide between trees in ancient forests. Scientific analysis of its fossils has even revealed that its feathers were an iridescent black, like a raven's.",
    "imagePath": "assets/microraptor.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Gigantoraptor",
    "pronunciation": "jih-GAN-toe-RAP-tor",
    "meaning": "Giant Thief",
    "family": "Caenagnathidae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Omnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 1400,
    "lengthMeters": 8.0,
    "region": "Asia (China)",
    "description": "Standing over 16 feet tall, this bird-like dinosaur was a giant version of the smaller oviraptorids. It lacked teeth and possessed a sharp beak, though it is still debated whether it primarily ate plants, meat, or both. It was likely covered in colorful feathers used for social signaling and display.",
    "imagePath": "assets/gigantoraptor.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Protoceratops",
    "pronunciation": "PRO-toe-SER-ah-tops",
    "meaning": "First Horned Face",
    "family": "Protoceratopsidae",
    "classification": "Ceratopsian",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Quadrupedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 180,
    "lengthMeters": 1.8,
    "region": "Asia (Mongolia)",
    "description": "Often called the 'sheep of the Cretaceous,' this small herbivore was a common sight in the Gobi Desert. It lacked the large horns of its later relative Triceratops but had a well-developed neck frill. It is famous for being part of the 'Fighting Dinosaurs' fossil, caught in a death struggle with a Velociraptor.",
    "imagePath": "assets/protoceratops.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Psittacosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "SIT-ak-oh-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Parrot Lizard",
    "family": "Psittacosauridae",
    "classification": "Ceratopsian",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Early Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 20,
    "lengthMeters": 2.0,
    "region": "Asia",
    "description": "A very early ancestor of the horned dinosaurs, notable for its parrot-like beak and the long, quill-like bristles on its tail. It was a prolific species found in many different environments across Asia. Scientists have even used its exceptionally preserved fossils to study its skin patterns and camouflage.",
    "imagePath": "assets/psittacosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Plateosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "PLAT-ee-oh-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Broad Lizard",
    "family": "Plateosauridae",
    "classification": "Sauropodomorph",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Late Triassic",
    "periodIndex": 0,
    "weightKg": 4000,
    "lengthMeters": 8.0,
    "region": "Europe",
    "description": "One of the first truly large dinosaurs to appear on Earth. It was an early relative of the giant long-necked sauropods but still walked primarily on two legs. Its powerful five-fingered hands were equipped with large claws, likely used for pulling down branches or defense.",
    "imagePath": "assets/plateosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Herrerasaurus",
    "pronunciation": "her-RARE-ah-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Herrera's Lizard",
    "family": "Herrerasauridae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Late Triassic",
    "periodIndex": 0,
    "weightKg": 350,
    "lengthMeters": 6.0,
    "region": "South America",
    "description": "One of the most primitive dinosaurs known to science, Herrerasaurus appeared at the very dawn of the Age of Dinosaurs. It was a fast and efficient predator with a sliding lower jaw that allowed it to better grip and tear into its prey. It lived alongside early ancestors of mammals and giant crocodilians.",
    "imagePath": "assets/herrerasaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Compsognathus",
    "pronunciation": "komp-SOG-nah-thus",
    "meaning": "Elegant Jaw",
    "family": "Compsognathidae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Late Jurassic",
    "periodIndex": 1,
    "weightKg": 3,
    "lengthMeters": 1.0,
    "region": "Europe",
    "description": "For over a century, this was considered the smallest dinosaur ever found. It was a small, lithe predator that fed on insects and tiny lizards in the coastal lagoons of Jurassic Europe. One famous fossil specimen was found with its final meal—a small lizard—still preserved inside its stomach.",
    "imagePath": "assets/compsognathus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Archaeopteryx",
    "pronunciation": "AR-kee-OP-ter-iks",
    "meaning": "Ancient Wing",
    "family": "Archaeopterygidae",
    "classification": "Avialan",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Aerial",
    "period": "Late Jurassic",
    "periodIndex": 1,
    "weightKg": 1,
    "lengthMeters": 0.5,
    "region": "Europe",
    "description": "The 'First Bird,' Archaeopteryx is one of the most important fossils in history, displaying a perfect mix of reptilian features (teeth, long tail) and avian features (feathers, wings). It lived on a chain of islands in what is now Germany. It represents a pivotal moment in the transition from dinosaurs to modern birds.",
    "imagePath": "assets/archaeopteryx.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Acrocanthosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "ak-ro-KAN-tho-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "High-Spined Lizard",
    "family": "Carcharodontosauridae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Early Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 6000,
    "lengthMeters": 11.5,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "A massive apex predator known for the high ridge of spines running along its back. These spines were likely covered in a layer of muscle or a small hump, providing attachment points for powerful neck muscles. It is famous for leaving behind spectacular footprints in Texas alongside the sauropods it hunted.",
    "imagePath": "assets/acrocanthosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Carcharodontosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "kar-KAR-o-don-to-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Shark-Toothed Lizard",
    "family": "Carcharodontosauridae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 6200,
    "lengthMeters": 12.5,
    "region": "Africa",
    "description": "A gargantuan predator that rivaled T-Rex and Giganotosaurus in size. It was armed with thin, serrated teeth designed for slicing through meat like a shark, rather than crushing bone. It inhabited the lush, swampy river systems of North Africa alongside the equally massive Spinosaurus.",
    "imagePath": "assets/carcharodontosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Nanuqsaurus",
    "pronunciation": "nah-NOOK-oh-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Polar Bear Lizard",
    "family": "Tyrannosauridae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 500,
    "lengthMeters": 6.0,
    "region": "North America (Alaska)",
    "description": "A 'pygmy' tyrannosaur that lived in the high Arctic. Due to the limited food resources and the extreme seasonal darkness of the north, it evolved to be much smaller than its cousin T-Rex. It likely possessed a thick coat of feathers for insulation against the freezing temperatures.",
    "imagePath": "assets/nanuqsaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Yutyrannus",
    "pronunciation": "YOO-tie-RAN-us",
    "meaning": "Feathered Tyrant",
    "family": "Tyrannosauroidea",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Early Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 1400,
    "lengthMeters": 9.0,
    "region": "Asia (China)",
    "description": "The largest dinosaur discovered with direct evidence of feathers. Living in a cooler climate than later tyrannosaurs, it was covered in long, shaggy proto-feathers that made it look like a giant, predatory bird. It proves that even large, intimidating carnivores could be fuzzy.",
    "imagePath": "assets/yutyrannus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Concavenator",
    "pronunciation": "con-KAV-eh-NAY-tor",
    "meaning": "Cuenca Hunter",
    "family": "Carcharodontosauridae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Early Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 400,
    "lengthMeters": 6.0,
    "region": "Europe (Spain)",
    "description": "A bizarre predator with a distinct, pointed hump on its lower back just above its hips. Its forearms featured 'quill knobs,' suggesting it had structures similar to feathers or quills on its arms. It is one of the most uniquely shaped theropods ever discovered in Europe.",
    "imagePath": "assets/concavenator.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Nigersaurus",
    "pronunciation": "nye-jer-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Niger Lizard",
    "family": "Rebbachisauridae",
    "classification": "Sauropod",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Quadrupedal",
    "period": "Early Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 2000,
    "lengthMeters": 9.0,
    "region": "Africa",
    "description": "Famous for its wide, vacuum-cleaner-shaped mouth containing over 500 replaceable teeth. It was a 'ground-level' grazer with a neck that naturally pointed downward to eat low-lying ferns. Its skull was so delicate that it was mostly composed of air spaces and thin bone.",
    "imagePath": "assets/nigersaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Europasaurus",
    "pronunciation": "YOO-ro-pah-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Lizard from Europe",
    "family": "Brachiosauridae",
    "classification": "Sauropod",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Quadrupedal",
    "period": "Late Jurassic",
    "periodIndex": 1,
    "weightKg": 800,
    "lengthMeters": 6.0,
    "region": "Europe (Germany)",
    "description": "A textbook example of 'island dwarfism.' While its relatives like Brachiosaurus grew to massive sizes, Europasaurus lived on a small island with limited food, causing the species to evolve into a miniature version of its giant ancestors. It was roughly the size of a modern cow.",
    "imagePath": "assets/europasaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Yi Qi",
    "pronunciation": "EE-chee",
    "meaning": "Strange Wing",
    "family": "Scansoriopterygidae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Carnivore/Insectivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal/Aerial",
    "period": "Late Jurassic",
    "periodIndex": 1,
    "weightKg": 0.4,
    "lengthMeters": 0.6,
    "region": "Asia (China)",
    "description": "One of the most unusual creatures in the fossil record. Instead of feathered wings like birds, Yi Qi had bat-like wings made of skin stretched between a long bony rod in its wrist. It likely glided between trees in ancient Chinese forests, hunting for insects or small lizards.",
    "imagePath": "assets/yiqi.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Sinosauropteryx",
    "pronunciation": "SIGH-no-sore-OP-ter-iks",
    "meaning": "Chinese Lizard Wing",
    "family": "Compsognathidae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Early Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 1,
    "lengthMeters": 1.1,
    "region": "Asia (China)",
    "description": "The first dinosaur discovered with fossilized evidence of feathers. Analysis of its pigment cells (melanosomes) has allowed scientists to determine its actual color: it had a reddish-orange body with a striped, raccoon-like tail. It was a fast hunter of small mammals and insects.",
    "imagePath": "assets/sinosauropteryx.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Dimetrodon",
    "pronunciation": "die-MET-ro-don",
    "meaning": "Two Measures of Teeth",
    "family": "Sphenacodontidae",
    "classification": "Synapsid",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Quadrupedal",
    "period": "Permian",
    "periodIndex": 0,
    "weightKg": 250,
    "lengthMeters": 4.0,
    "region": "North America / Europe",
    "description": "Often mistaken for a dinosaur, Dimetrodon lived millions of years before the first dinosaur appeared. It is actually more closely related to mammals than to reptiles. Its famous dorsal sail was likely used for heat regulation, helping it warm up faster in the morning sun.",
    "imagePath": "assets/dimetrodon.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Sarcosuchus",
    "pronunciation": "SAR-ko-SOO-kus",
    "meaning": "Flesh Crocodile",
    "family": "Pholidosauridae",
    "classification": "Crocodyliform",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Quadrupedal/Aquatic",
    "period": "Early Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 8000,
    "lengthMeters": 12.0,
    "region": "Africa / South America",
    "description": "Nicknamed 'SuperCroc,' this massive relative of modern crocodilians was as long as a city bus. It lived in the same river systems as Spinosaurus and likely competed with it for fish. Its bite force was so immense it could have easily snatched a medium-sized dinosaur from the water's edge.",
    "imagePath": "assets/sarcosuchus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Deinosuchus",
    "pronunciation": "DINE-oh-SOO-kus",
    "meaning": "Terrible Crocodile",
    "family": "Alligatoridae",
    "classification": "Crocodyliform",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Quadrupedal/Aquatic",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 8500,
    "lengthMeters": 10.5,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "A giant prehistoric alligator that lived along the coastlines of North America. It grew to sizes that allowed it to hunt and eat large dinosaurs like Hadrosaurs and even medium-sized Tyrannosaurs. Its teeth were as large as bananas and built for crushing heavy armor.",
    "imagePath": "assets/deinosuchus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Elasmosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "ee-LAZ-mo-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Thin-Plate Lizard",
    "family": "Elasmosauridae",
    "classification": "Marine Reptile",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Aquatic",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 2000,
    "lengthMeters": 14.0,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "Possessed one of the longest necks in the animal kingdom, containing 72 vertebrae. It used its tiny head and long neck to stealthily approach schools of fish from below without being detected. Despite its length, its body was relatively small and built for efficiency in the open ocean.",
    "imagePath": "assets/elasmosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Liopleurodon",
    "pronunciation": "LY-oh-PLOOR-oh-don",
    "meaning": "Smooth-Sided Teeth",
    "family": "Pliosauridae",
    "classification": "Marine Reptile",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Aquatic",
    "period": "Late Jurassic",
    "periodIndex": 1,
    "weightKg": 3000,
    "lengthMeters": 7.0,
    "region": "Europe",
    "description": "A short-necked pliosaur that was the ultimate predator of the Jurassic seas. It had four powerful flippers that gave it incredible acceleration for ambush hunting. Its keen sense of smell allowed it to track down prey across vast distances of murky ocean water.",
    "imagePath": "assets/liopleurodon.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Eoraptor",
    "pronunciation": "EE-oh-RAP-tor",
    "meaning": "Dawn Seizer",
    "family": "Eoraptoridae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Omnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Late Triassic",
    "periodIndex": 0,
    "weightKg": 10,
    "lengthMeters": 1.0,
    "region": "South America",
    "description": "One of the world's earliest known dinosaurs. It was a small, versatile runner that likely ate insects, small reptiles, and plants. It represents the humble beginnings of the dinosaur lineage before they diversified into the giants of the Jurassic and Cretaceous.",
    "imagePath": "assets/eoraptor.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Staurikosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "STORE-ee-ko-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Southern Cross Lizard",
    "family": "Herrerasauridae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Carnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Late Triassic",
    "periodIndex": 0,
    "weightKg": 30,
    "lengthMeters": 2.2,
    "region": "South America (Brazil)",
    "description": "A primitive hunter from the dawn of the dinosaur age. It was a lean, fast predator that specialized in hunting early mammals and reptiles. Its simple, saw-like teeth were perfect for a generalist predator in the highly competitive Triassic ecosystems.",
    "imagePath": "assets/staurikosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Saltasaurus",
    "pronunciation": "SALT-ah-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Salta Lizard",
    "family": "Titanosauridae",
    "classification": "Sauropod",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Quadrupedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 7000,
    "lengthMeters": 12.0,
    "region": "South America",
    "description": "A unique sauropod that broke the 'long-necks have no armor' rule. Its back was covered in hundreds of small, bony studs called osteoderms and larger plates for protection against predators like Abelisaurids. It shows how even the largest dinosaurs had to evolve defenses.",
    "imagePath": "assets/saltasaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Lambeosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "LAM-bee-oh-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Lambe's Lizard",
    "family": "Hadrosauridae",
    "classification": "Hadrosaur",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal/Quadrupedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 3500,
    "lengthMeters": 9.5,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "A hadrosaur with a hatchet-shaped hollow crest on its head. This crest contained complex nasal passages that likely allowed it to produce a wide range of vocalizations. It was a very successful herbivore that lived in the lush floodplains of western North America.",
    "imagePath": "assets/lambeosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Heterodontosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "HET-er-oh-DONT-oh-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Different-Toothed Lizard",
    "family": "Heterodontosauridae",
    "classification": "Ornithopod",
    "dietType": "Omnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Early Jurassic",
    "periodIndex": 1,
    "weightKg": 3,
    "lengthMeters": 1.2,
    "region": "Africa (South Africa)",
    "description": "One of the few dinosaurs known to have three different types of teeth: small incisors for nipping plants, grinding teeth for chewing, and large tusks for defense or social display. This dental variety suggests a complex diet of both plants and potentially small animals.",
    "imagePath": "assets/heterodontosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Torosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "TORE-oh-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Perforated Lizard",
    "family": "Ceratopsidae",
    "classification": "Ceratopsian",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Quadrupedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 6000,
    "lengthMeters": 8.5,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "Possessed one of the largest skulls of any land animal in history, reaching up to 9 feet in length. Its frill was exceptionally long and featured two large holes (fenestrae) to reduce weight. Some paleontologists believe it may be the fully-mature form of Triceratops.",
    "imagePath": "assets/torosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Miragaia",
    "pronunciation": "MEER-ah-GUY-ah",
    "meaning": "Lizard of Miragaia",
    "family": "Stegosauridae",
    "classification": "Thyreophora",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Quadrupedal",
    "period": "Late Jurassic",
    "periodIndex": 1,
    "weightKg": 2000,
    "lengthMeters": 6.5,
    "region": "Europe (Portugal)",
    "description": "A stegosaur with an incredibly long neck, containing at least 17 vertebrae (more than most sauropods). This unusual feature allowed it to reach vegetation that other armored dinosaurs couldn't. It lived in a diverse Jurassic environment alongside many famous predators.",
    "imagePath": "assets/miragaia.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Edmontonia",
    "pronunciation": "ED-mon-TONE-ee-ah",
    "meaning": "From Edmonton",
    "family": "Nodosauridae",
    "classification": "Thyreophora",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Quadrupedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 3500,
    "lengthMeters": 6.6,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "A heavily armored nodosaur that lacked a tail club but featured massive, forward-pointing spikes on its shoulders. It likely used these spikes for defense by hunkering down and pointing them at attacking predators. Its armor was so dense it could withstand even the most powerful bites.",
    "imagePath": "assets/edmontonia.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Ornithomimus",
    "pronunciation": "OR-nith-oh-MY-mus",
    "meaning": "Bird Mimic",
    "family": "Ornithomimidae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Omnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 170,
    "lengthMeters": 3.8,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "One of the fastest dinosaurs to ever live, built like a modern ostrich with long legs and a toothless beak. It could reach speeds of up to 40 miles per hour, allowing it to easily outrun the large tyrannosaurs that shared its habitat. It was likely feathered and very social.",
    "imagePath": "assets/ornithomimus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Struthiomimus",
    "pronunciation": "STROO-thee-oh-MY-mus",
    "meaning": "Ostrich Mimic",
    "family": "Ornithomimidae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Omnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 150,
    "lengthMeters": 4.0,
    "region": "North America",
    "description": "A close relative of Ornithomimus, this dinosaur was perfectly adapted for a high-speed lifestyle. Its arms were slightly longer than its cousins, which it may have used to hook tree branches. It ate a varied diet of fruits, insects, and potentially small vertebrates.",
    "imagePath": "assets/struthiomimus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Hypsilophodon",
    "pronunciation": "HIP-sih-LO-fo-don",
    "meaning": "High-Ridged Tooth",
    "family": "Hypsilophodontidae",
    "classification": "Ornithopod",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Early Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 20,
    "lengthMeters": 1.8,
    "region": "Europe",
    "description": "A small, gazelle-like runner that used its speed and agility to escape predators in the forests of ancient England. It was originally thought to climb trees, but later research proved it was a ground-dwelling specialist built for sprinting. It lived in large herds for safety.",
    "imagePath": "assets/hypsilophodon.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Psittacosaurus",
    "pronunciation": "SIT-ak-oh-SORE-us",
    "meaning": "Parrot Lizard",
    "family": "Psittacosauridae",
    "classification": "Ceratopsian",
    "dietType": "Herbivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Early Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 20,
    "lengthMeters": 2.0,
    "region": "Asia",
    "description": "One of the most diverse dinosaur genera, with over 10 different species known. It featured a parrot-like beak and long, quill-like bristles on its tail. It is a key link in the evolution of horned dinosaurs like Triceratops, though it was much smaller and predominantly walked on two legs.",
    "imagePath": "assets/psittacosaurus.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Oviraptor",
    "pronunciation": "OH-vee-RAP-tor",
    "meaning": "Egg Thief",
    "family": "Oviraptoridae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Omnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 35,
    "lengthMeters": 1.6,
    "region": "Asia",
    "description": "Named 'egg thief' because its fossils were first found on top of a nest, though later discoveries proved it was actually brooding its own eggs. It had a toothless beak and a tall, bony crest on its head. It was likely a feathered, caring parent that lived in arid desert environments.",
    "imagePath": "assets/oviraptor.png"
  },
  {
    "name": "Citipati",
    "pronunciation": "CHIT-ih-PUH-tee",
    "meaning": "Funeral Pyre Lord",
    "family": "Oviraptoridae",
    "classification": "Theropod",
    "dietType": "Omnivore",
    "locomotion": "Bipedal",
    "period": "Late Cretaceous",
    "periodIndex": 2,
    "weightKg": 75,
    "lengthMeters": 3.0,
    "region": "Asia (Mongolia)",
    "description": "A close relative of Oviraptor, famous for being found in a nesting position exactly like a modern bird. This 'brooding' fossil provided the first clear evidence that dinosaurs incubated their eggs with their own body heat. It had a high crest and a powerful, toothless beak.",
    "imagePath": "assets/citipati.png"
  }
]